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Watch Live: Hegseth, Caine update on Iran war

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military ‘locked and loaded' on Iran's power plants, Hegseth says.

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Thursday that Iran needs to choose wisely as it prepares for negotiations with the United States.

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is 'locked and loaded' if Iran talks fail.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S.

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is "locked and loaded" for combat if peace talks fail with Iran.

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Dan Caine are holding a news conference on the war with Iran.

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**Summary:** The U.S. military is "locked and loaded" for combat if peace talks fail with Iran, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine. **Why It Matters:** This statement underscores the heightened tension between the United States and Iran following recent diplomatic efforts aimed at

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