US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that while the United States’ military strength is increasing, Iran’s military capability is weakening. He made the remarks during a briefing on the latest situation in the ongoing war involving Iran. According to Hegseth, President Donald Trump is taking actions that no previous president had dared to take.

Hegseth added that Iran launched the fewest number of missiles in the past 24 hours, suggesting a decline in its operational activity. He claimed that the morale of Iran’s armed forces has deteriorated, leading some members to leave the service and causing frustration among senior military leaders. The briefing highlighted the shifting balance of military momentum between the two nations.

The report also referenced broader regional developments, including the rise of a new alliance among four Muslim countries and the rising fuel prices worldwide due to the war’s impact, indicating the conflict’s expanding geopolitical and economic consequences.