# Hegseth says U.S. military strikes against Iran remain on the table

https://mins.news/en/video/31554

- Fox News, 2026-08-25 11:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LVa07PbFys

> Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says U.S. military action against Iran has not been ruled out. Fox News reports from Tel Aviv and discusses the effects and implications of new U.S. sanctions on Iran.

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