Pete Hegseth said Iran has misjudged the United States’ ability to sustain military operations, arguing that American resolve and military capacity continue to grow as the campaign progresses.

Speaking about the conflict and the broader mission in the region, Hegseth said Iranian leaders are assuming the United States will not maintain its commitment over time.

“Iran is hoping that we cannot sustain this, which is a really bad miscalculation for the IRGC in Iran,” Hegseth said.

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He said American resolve remains strong, particularly as the country remembers service members who died during the mission.

“You see, there’s no shortage of American will here. We remember and honor our fallen, those six that we will soon Welcome at Dover, who gave everything for their country in this mission.”

Hegseth said honoring those service members includes continuing the mission they supported.

“We remember them, but we remember them by rededicating ourselves even more fervently to this mission.”

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According to Hegseth, the United States’ operational advantages continue to expand as the campaign continues.

“Our commitment to our mission objectives only increases as our advantages continue to increase.”

He also addressed the availability of weapons and military resources supporting the operation.

“We’ve got no shortage of munitions.”

Hegseth said the United States maintains large reserves of both defensive and offensive weapons.

“Our stockpiles of defensive and offensive weapons allow us to sustain this campaign as long as we need to.”

He added that the country’s munitions capacity and overall military strength continue to grow alongside its strategic advantage.

“Again, our munition status only increases as our advantage increases our capabilities.”

Hegseth said the current phase of operations represents only the beginning of a broader military effort.

“We have only just begun to fight and fight decisively.”

He also referenced remarks from military leadership about the scale of combat power still available to be deployed.

“Having a chance to hear from Admiral Cooper, if you think you’ve seen something, just wait.”

Hegseth said additional resources and capabilities continue to move into position.

“The amount of combat power that’s still flowing, that’s still coming, that will be able to project over Iran is a multiples of what it currently is right now.”

He said that capability includes both American military forces and allied support.

“When you add up our capabilities and those of the Israeli Defense Forces.”

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