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US says it is winning against Iran, can fight as long as needed

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Posted on March 4, 2026

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WASHINGTON, March 4 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday the United States was winning in the war against Iran and that the U.S. military could fight as long as needed. "

US Reports Progress in Conflict With Iran, Affirms Support for Prolonged Operations

US Military Strategy and Statements on Iran Conflict

Official Statement from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

WASHINGTON, March 4 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday the United States was winning in the war against Iran and that the U.S. military could fight as long as needed.

Assessment of Military Capabilities

"Our air defenses and that of our allies have plenty of runway. We can sustain this fight easily for as long as we need to," Hegseth said.

Media Coverage and Reporting

(Reporting by Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart, Doina Chiacu and Michelle Nichols; Editing by Andrew Heavens)

Key Takeaways

  • Hegseth claims U.S. and allied air defenses have “plenty of runway” and can sustain the campaign as long as needed.
  • Despite official confidence, media reports indicate critical depletion of precision munitions and interceptors amid heavy air campaigns (washingtonpost.com).
  • The conflict has triggered wide regional instability, including severe energy supply disruptions and mounting humanitarian and geopolitical fallout (theguardian.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did the US Defense Secretary say about the conflict with Iran?
The US Defense Secretary stated that the US is winning in the war against Iran and can sustain the conflict as long as needed.
How long can the US military and its allies continue fighting Iran?
The US military and its allies can easily sustain the fight for as long as necessary, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Are US and allied air defenses capable in the conflict with Iran?
Yes, the US Defense Secretary said that US and allied air defenses have plenty of runway and are capable of sustaining operations.

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