00:00U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hexeth says Friday will see the highest volume of U.S. strikes against Iran since
00:07the conflict began.
00:08Speaking at a joint press conference with General Dan Cain, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
00:14he says President Donald Trump holds the cards and will determine the pace and timing of the conflict.
00:21Hexeth also said the U.S. would not allow Iran to contest shipping through the Strait of Hormuz,
00:27the world's busiest all-shipping route.
00:29He accused Iran of acting out of sheer desperation in the waterway, but said the situation is being managed.
00:36Hexeth further claimed Iran's new Supreme Leader, Moshtabah Khomeini, is wounded and likely disfigured, though he provided no evidence.
00:45Meanwhile, General Cain said U.S. forces have rendered the Iranian Navy combat ineffective
00:50and are continuing operations to protect commercial shipping and friendly forces.
00:55He added that U.S. forces are prioritizing strikes on Iran's mine-laying capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz
01:02and targeting weapon storage and production facilities.
01:05I hope you have feared that U.S. wirk anh Cygdlo.
01:07Peace.
01:07Peace.
01:07Peace.
01:07Peace.
01:07Peace.
01:08Peace.
01:10Peace.
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