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U.S. Keeps “All Options” Open on Iran, Says Hegseth
(MENAFN) US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday the United States is “keeping all options open” in its dealings with Iran, while pressing the country to pursue a negotiated settlement.
During remarks to reporters in Colorado, Hegseth underscored that President Donald Trump favors diplomacy but stressed that the military is prepared if talks collapse.
"Iran should make a deal. Iran has an opportunity to make a deal. That's the outcome the president would prefer.
Our job is to provide options, and we will have options for the president should Iran decide not to take a deal," he said.
Asked directly about possible strikes, Hegseth replied: "Everything is on the table."
He added: "It's the president's decision. We're here to help ensure that a deal is made. And I think Iran would be wise to make a good deal."
Earlier Monday, Trump dismissed reports suggesting Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine had warned against military action.
On his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote: “Numerous stories from the Fake News Media have been circulating stating that General Daniel Caine, sometimes referred to as Razin, is against us going to War with Iran. The story does not attribute this vast wealth of knowledge to anyone, and is 100 percent incorrect.”
Trump emphasized that the final call rests with him: "I am the one that makes the decision, I would rather have a Deal than not but, if we don’t make a Deal, it will be a very bad day for that Country and, very sadly, its people, because they are great and wonderful, and something like this should never have happened to them."
Delegations from Washington and Tehran are scheduled to meet again Thursday in Geneva, Switzerland, to resume nuclear talks amid escalating tensions and speculation over possible conflict.
During remarks to reporters in Colorado, Hegseth underscored that President Donald Trump favors diplomacy but stressed that the military is prepared if talks collapse.
"Iran should make a deal. Iran has an opportunity to make a deal. That's the outcome the president would prefer.
Our job is to provide options, and we will have options for the president should Iran decide not to take a deal," he said.
Asked directly about possible strikes, Hegseth replied: "Everything is on the table."
He added: "It's the president's decision. We're here to help ensure that a deal is made. And I think Iran would be wise to make a good deal."
Earlier Monday, Trump dismissed reports suggesting Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine had warned against military action.
On his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote: “Numerous stories from the Fake News Media have been circulating stating that General Daniel Caine, sometimes referred to as Razin, is against us going to War with Iran. The story does not attribute this vast wealth of knowledge to anyone, and is 100 percent incorrect.”
Trump emphasized that the final call rests with him: "I am the one that makes the decision, I would rather have a Deal than not but, if we don’t make a Deal, it will be a very bad day for that Country and, very sadly, its people, because they are great and wonderful, and something like this should never have happened to them."
Delegations from Washington and Tehran are scheduled to meet again Thursday in Geneva, Switzerland, to resume nuclear talks amid escalating tensions and speculation over possible conflict.
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