Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth threatens Iran: "You will pay the CONSEQUENCE"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a stern warning to Iran over its support for Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who have been targeting Red Sea shipping in support of Palestinians.
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On social media, Hegseth wrote: “You will pay the CONSEQUENCE at the time and place of our choosing.”
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The warning comes just days before U.S. and Iranian negotiators are set to resume nuclear talks in Rome on Saturday.
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Hegseth also reposted a message from former President Trump, reinforcing that Iran would be held accountable for Houthi attacks.
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Iran maintains that the Houthis act independently, denying direct control.
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The U.S. has already conducted over 1,000 airstrikes against Houthi targets since March.
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To bolster regional military presence, the Pentagon has:
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Deployed six B-2 bombers to Diego Garcia, strategically located for Middle East operations.
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Stationed two U.S. aircraft carriers in the region.
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Shifted air defense systems from Asia to the Middle East.
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Oil traders will be watching for escalation in the Middle East. It may be sooner than we think?
This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.
