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- March 10 2026 13: 33
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday from the Pentagon that "today will be the most intense day of attacks on Iran."
His statement came shortly after he said that "in the last 24 hours, we have seen Iran launch the lowest number of missiles since the attacks began."
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Letter to the Reader — Why We're Asking for Your Support ContributeResponding to questions from reporters in the room about Iran's rarer attacks, Hegseth replied that this does not mean that Iranian forces will not be able to launch missiles, but the figures reflect the "efficiency" of the United States' attacks.
He was also asked about reports that Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been injured.
Hegseth said Khamenei "would be wise" to listen to Donald Trump's message not to pursue the path of nuclear weapons, although he could not comment on whether he has been harmed.
