Washington | US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday urged Iran to make a deal.
Hegseth told reporters at the Pentagon that “ultimately, they need to come to the table and make a deal.”
He said the US will ensure Iran never has a nuclear weapon.
“We'd prefer to do it the nice way through a deal led by our great vice president and negotiating team. Or we can do it the hard way,” Hegseth said.
Iran has repeatedly insisted that it doesn't seek a nuclear weapon and that its programme is for peaceful purposes.
Later in the news briefing, Hegseth said to Iran's government: “I pray you choose a deal, which is within your grasp for the betterment of your people and for the betterment of the world.”
