"Iranian leaders looking up and seeing only U.S. and Israeli air power every minute of every day until we decide it's over. And Iran will be able to do nothing about it... Death and destruction from the sky all day long. We're playing for keeps. Our warfighters have maximum authorities granted personally by the president and yours truly."
"Our rules of engagement are bold, precise, and designed to unleash American power, not shackle it. This was never meant to be a fair fight, and it is not a fair fight. We are punching them while they're down, which is exactly how it should be."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth drew significant public backlash for his conduct during a press conference regarding military operations against Iran. His remarks characterized the conflict using dramatic, entertainment-focused language, describing overwhelming U.S. and Israeli air superiority and emphasizing destruction. Hegseth highlighted that warfighters have broad authorities from the president and emphasized aggressive rules of engagement designed to maximize American military power. Critics, including military veterans and observers, objected to his apparent enthusiasm about casualties and destruction, arguing that such rhetoric was inappropriate for a senior defense official and failed to reflect the gravity of warfare. The incident added to previous criticism of Hegseth for prioritizing military machismo over substantive defense policy.
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