"Hegseth stated, 'We would much prefer to get a deal. If Iran is willing to relinquish material they have and ambitions they have, open this Great, that's the goal, we don't want to have to do more militarily than we have to.'"
"'In the meantime we'll negotiate with bombs. Our job is to ensure that we compel Iran to realize that this new regime, this regime in charge, is in a better place if they make that deal,' Hegseth added."
"General Caine responded, 'We're always thinking about those considerations and develop options to be able to address them while minimizing civilian harm.'"
Gillian Turner questioned Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth about President Trump's threats to destroy Iranian infrastructure and the potential civilian impact. Hegseth emphasized the importance of ongoing negotiations with Iran, stating that the U.S. prefers a diplomatic solution. He acknowledged the need for military readiness while expressing hope for a deal. General Dan Caine also noted that considerations for civilian safety are always taken into account when developing military options.
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