The Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, stated that there is no deadline for the end of the war with Iran.

Pete Hegseth announced that there is no established deadline for ending the war with Iran, while the Pentagon may request an additional fund of 200 billion dollars. The American and Israeli military campaign began three weeks ago and is expanding. Hegseth mentioned that on Thursday the largest offensive to date will take place, with over 7,000 targets attacked in Iran.

Although oil prices are rising and the president's approval rating is declining, Hegseth avoided providing an exit plan, stating that the decision to stop the attacks will be made by the president. The campaign aims to destroy Iran's missile launch capabilities and ensure that it will never obtain nuclear weapons. Hegseth criticized the media for underestimating the progress and confirmed the Pentagon's request for additional funds, mentioning that the first six days of the conflict cost nearly 13 billion dollars. General Dan Caine added that military forces continue to advance into Iranian territory, targeting underground facilities and military groups aligned with Iran. Hegseth concluded with a religious appeal, urging Americans to pray for U.S. troops.