[74484] US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in a stern message to Iran aboard the USS Boxer

A stern message to Tehran: US Secretary of Defense threatens military action

During a visit aboard the warship USS Boxer, on his way to a security conference in Singapore, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sent a threatening message toward Iran. According to Abu Ali Express, known for a line sharply critical of Iran and Hamas, the Secretary quoted President Trump's words: "Iran can do it the right way - a deal on the negotiating table - or it can deal with my guy to the left."

Hegseth clarified to the soldiers that while he might be perceived as the "guy" the President spoke of, he emphasized that the real power lies in the hands of the US Navy personnel. According to Security Flashes 24/7, the Secretary told the soldiers: "Which happens to be me, but it's not me, it's you!".

As part of the visit, Zirat HaHadashot documented Hegseth participating in a physical training exercise alongside the ship's crew. In the distributed footage, one of the Secretary's personal security guards was also seen wearing a kippah, a detail that sparked interest among the channel's followers.