US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said the aim was to destroy Tehran’s missiles, navy and other security infrastructure, Reuters reports.

During the press conference, Hegseth said that military operations against Iran would not lead to an “endless war”, though he acknowledged that the operation would not be complete overnight.

Hegseth said the aim was to destroy Tehran’s missiles, navy and other security infrastructure.

“This is not Iraq. This is not endless,” Hegseth said.