Defense Secretary Criticizes Media, Defends US Strikes on Iran

Defense Secretary's Press Conference

• 🎯 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held a press conference described as being in "attack mode," criticizing reporters for seeking scandals and spinning stories.
• 🗣️ Hegseth accused the press corps of missing historic moments by focusing on preliminary data and trying to find wedges.
• 🎙️ He left the detailed explanation of the mission to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Kaine.

Mission Details and BDA

• 🚀 General Kaine stated the mission was "15 years in the making" and that the bombs used were specifically designed for Iran's nuclear facilities.
• ❓ When asked if the term "obliterated" applied to the nuclear sites, Kaine deferred to the intelligence community, stating they do not conduct "BDA" (Bomb Damage Assessment).
• 🔍 The press conference did not offer many new details, primarily showcasing the bombers' capabilities, with the true scope of damage requiring time and on-the-ground assessment.

Iran's Response

• 📢 Iran's Supreme Leader spoke out, claiming the US failed to achieve anything significant.
• 🤥 He stated that President Trump "grossly exaggerated the events," indicating a perceived need by Trump to do so.