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Pete Hegseth Touts Department of War Readiness Not Seen Since World War 2 as Trump Halts 'Massive Attack' on Iran: 'Locked and Loaded'

Aug 3, 2026 · 01:45 AM ET· updated 2h ago
Pete Hegseth Touts Department of War Readiness Not Seen Since World War 2 as Trump Halts 'Massive Attack' on Iran: 'Locked and Loaded'

Trump pauses a planned Iran strike as Hegseth says the U.S. military remains ready while Washington pursues nuclear deal talks with Tehran.

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The U.S. military says it's very ready, and the President paused a plan to attack Iran while trying to talk about nuclear deals instead. When leaders choose talking over fighting, it can help markets feel calmer because less uncertainty means investors feel more confident.

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