Conflict & Security
Hegseth: Iran must abandon nuclear program voluntarily or face US force
October 4, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran must abandon its nuclear program voluntarily or face US-imposed force, as Trump asserted Tehran has dropped many nuclear plans.
- Hegseth said Tehran has a chance to abandon its nuclear program voluntarily, otherwise the United States will impose it by force.
- Trump told journalists he will make a decision on Iran soon, saying Tehran has abandoned many of its nuclear weapons plans.
- Trump said the war with Iran will end soon, possibly after the US midterm elections.
- Hegseth declined to confirm US plans to deploy an aircraft carrier, saying his role is to provide military options to Trump.



