Iran: We will negotiate with bombs if need be – US

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: United States

World / InternationalPolitics

Iran: We will negotiate with bombs if need be – US

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the United States will negotiate with bombs if need be, referring to Iran. This comes amid escalating tensions, with the US launching new strikes on Iran and Iranian attacks on US bases.

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