Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated that the U.S. military may resume or use kinetic airstrikes against Iran if necessary or if Iran overplays its hand.

reported by 2 outlets · Attributed statement · first recorded Aug 24, 9:30 PM

How each outlet reported it

Jerusalem PostLean right · Aug 24, 9:01 PM

The US is not ruling out using military force against Iran

Cites: Pete Hegseth · Details: kinetic strikes; Strait of Hormuz or around Iran

The HillCenter · Aug 24, 9:01 PM

The U.S. military may resume airstrikes against Iran if necessary

Cites: Pete Hegseth · Details: did not rule out; military resuming airstrikes

The HillCenter · Aug 24, 9:01 PM

If Iran overplays their hand, kinetic strikes could be used

Cites: Pete Hegseth · Details: 'If Iran is foolish enough to overplay their hand'; kinetic strikes