Pete Hegseth Vows No Democracy-Building Quagmire' in Iran and Insists America First' Outcome: This is Not Iraq!'

"America, regardless of what so-called international institutions say, is unleashing the most lethal and precise air power campaign in history, B-2's, fighters, drones, missiles, and, of course, classified effects, all on our terms with maximum authorities. No stupid rules of engagement, no nation-building quagmire, no democracy building exercise, no politically correct wars."

"President Trump has also been very consistent, crazy regimes like Iran, hellbent on prophetic Islamist delusions, cannot have nuclear weapons. It's common sense. Many have said it, but it takes guts to actually enforce it."

"It took the 47th president, a fighter who always puts America first, to finally draw the line after 47 years of Iranian belligerence. Their war on Americans has become our retribution against their ayatollah and his death cult."

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. military campaign against Iran will focus on military victory without democracy-building or nation-building efforts. He characterized Iran's regime as dangerous and highlighted the country's 47-year conflict with America, emphasizing that President Trump is committed to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Hegseth described the military campaign as employing advanced weaponry including B-2 bombers, fighters, drones, and missiles with maximum operational authority. He rejected constraints on military engagement and stressed that the operation prioritizes winning efficiently while minimizing casualties. The briefing acknowledged four American military deaths and injuries sustained during the ongoing campaign.

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