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Pentagon: U.S. Prepared to Resume Combat if Iran Rejects Permanent Deal

Defense Secretary Hegseth warned that the U.S. stands ready to resume operations if Iran refuses a permanent agreement. The Pentagon also completed its full withdrawal from Syria's Kasrak base.

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