Talking about when the Iran war will end, US War Secretary Hagel: No clear timetable
AFP, Washington, 19th. The war launched by the US and Israel against Iran has been ongoing for nearly three weeks. US War Secretary Hagel said today that there is "no clear timetable" for when this war will end.
Hagel told reporters, "We don't want to set a clear timetable." He added, "We are currently making good progress," and that President Trump would be the one to decide when to end the conflict.
He pointed out, "The president will ultimately decide when we announce that 'we have achieved our set goals.'
Hagel also spoke about the Pentagon requesting over $20 billion in additional funding from Congress to deal with the reporting of this conflict.
He said, "As for that $2 billion, I think the amount still has room for adjustment. Obviously, we need funds to eliminate the enemy."
"We will return to Congress and relevant people to discuss, ensuring we get sufficient funding to pay for the tasks already completed, as well as possible future actions."
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Kaine, attended the press conference with Hagel. He explained the weapons currently used to strike Iran and its regional allies.
According to Kaine, the A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, nicknamed "Warthog," is "hunting and destroying fast attack boats" in the strategic location of the Strait of Hormuz. Since the outbreak of the Iran war, Tehran authorities have effectively blockaded this waterway.
He also said that the AH-64 Apache helicopters are being used in Iraq to strike militias allied with Iran, and some American allies have also begun using these attack helicopters to counter the suicide drones launched by Iranian forces.
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