# US still ready for strikes on Iran on scale 'not seen since World War II' — Pentagon chief

https://mins.news/en/item/12286

- TASS, 2026-08-03 09:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2168375

> The Pentagon chief says the United States remains prepared to launch strikes against Iran on a scale described as not seen since World War II. Earlier, President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran would begin negotiations on a peace agreement on August 3. The statements place planned negotiations alongside continuing military preparations.

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