Hegseth: “Pakistan Is a Sincere Friend of America” — Warns Iran Cannot Have Nuclear Weapons
Singapore, May 31, 2026 — US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Saturday described Pakistan as a sincere and trusted friend of the United States, while delivering firm warnings to Iran over its nuclear ambitions.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of meetings in Singapore, Hegseth made the following key statements:On Pakistan: “Pakistan is a sincere…
Singapore, May 31, 2026 — US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Saturday described Pakistan as a sincere and trusted friend of the United States, while delivering firm warnings to Iran over its nuclear ambitions.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of meetings in Singapore, Hegseth made the following key statements:
On Pakistan: “Pakistan is a sincere friend of America” — a significant diplomatic signal amid regional tensions
On Iran talks: “Good negotiations have taken place with Iran — whatever deal is reached will be a good one”
On Iran’s nuclear program: “Iran cannot have nuclear weapons under any circumstances — they know exactly what they need to do”
On military readiness: “We are fully prepared for war if it comes to that”
Hegseth’s remarks come amid heightened scrutiny of US alliances in South Asia and the Middle East, following recent reports of covert military activity against Iran in the Gulf region.
