Iran War: US Defense Secretary's new threat, Iran devastated by US attack, decisive decision will be made this time

In the midst of the Middle East war, the US has once again threatened Iran. First President Donald Trump and now Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have warned Iran's top leadership on Tuesday (31 March 2026). The US defence minister claimed that he was ready to "boots on the ground" and that the conflict would end on his terms. He also said that if dialogue does not work, then 'dialogue through bombs' will be carried out

US engaged in military preparations against Iran

Our adversary is thinking at the moment that there are 15 different ways that we can attack them with ground troops. "If need be, the US can implement those options or maybe we don't need to use them at all," he said. Maybe the conversation will work out. The main thing is to remain unpredictable in this matter, definitely not let anyone know what you are willing to do and what you are not."  

Negotiations at the diplomatic level are also options: US

Hegseth took aim at NATO

He said, 'The US is not in their range of missiles. They reach out to our colleagues and others. Yet, we face questions, interruptions or hesitations when we ask for extra help or just basic air route permission. Hegseth concluded by explaining the meaning of Trump's Truth Post, saying that the president is pointing out that if you have countries that are not willing to stand with you when you need it, then your alliance has no meaning<>