Hegseth also praised Trump's push for a diplomatic solution with Iran over its nuclear program, but left the door open to more ominous moves from the Defense Department absent an agreement.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon has provided possible options to President Donald Trump as he decides any next steps on Iran.

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Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be defense secretary, responds to reporters during a meeting with Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon has provided possible options to President Donald Trump as he decides any next steps on Iran. But Hegseth would not tell lawmakers on Wednesday ...