US defense secretary says US 'more than capable' of resuming war with Iran after failed peace talks
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Summary
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore that the US has sufficient weapons stockpiles and is "more than capable" of resuming war against Iran, following a failed peace deal meeting in Washington. He also expressed alarm at China's military buildup while stating the US does not seek needless confrontation.
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Our stockpiles are more than suited for that, both there and around the globe because of how we balance exquisite and more plentiful munitions
Pentagon chief also tells Singapore defence summit of ‘alarm’ at China’s military buildup but says US does not seek ‘needless confrontation’
