❝Our job is to provide options, and we will have options for the president should Iran decide not to take a deal❞
The US is keeping all options open in its approach to Iran while urging the country to negotiate a deal, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said… pic.twitter.com/HgcKyHnFfy
— Anadolu English (@anadoluagency) February 24, 2026
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that the United States is keeping all options open in its approach to Iran while urging the country to negotiate a deal.
Speaking to reporters during a visit to Colorado, Hegseth reiterated that President Donald Trump prefers a diplomatic solution but noted that the US military is prepared with contingency plans if Iran refuses to reach an agreement.
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer after the classified Gang of Eight briefing on Iran:
"Look, this is serious.
The administration has to make its case to the American people." pic.twitter.com/579xorGT2C
— Megatron (@Megatron_ron) February 24, 2026