The visit included a 90 minute meeting at Ovda Air Base with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, though no military officials attended the talks. President Donald Trump refused to disclose the specific contents of the discussions on Tuesday, while the Pentagon declined to comment. This coordination occurs eight days before Israel's Oct 27 election and follows warnings from Tehran that the era of 'hit and run' strikes is over.
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Hegseth Confirms US Troop Readiness to Block Iran Nuclear Goal
War4 hours ago
American warfighters in the Middle East are 'dialed in' and resolute in their effort to prevent the acquisition of nuclear weapons by Tehran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday. Following an unannounced trip to Israel on Monday, Hegseth stated that the troops are prepared to go further in neutralizing threats if requested by the president, describing their presence in the region as part of a 'historic mission.'
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