Hegseth says Iran is ‘digging out’ bombed facilities and warns of continued US military presence

Iran is attempting to “dig out” its bombed-out facilities during the ceasefire, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on Thursday morning.

The country is “digging out [its] remaining launchers and missiles,” he told reporters during a press briefing, adding that it does not have the “the ability to replenish [its] remaining launchers and missiles.”

The United States and Israeli militaries carried out thousands of military strikes during the war, which began on Feb. 28. The ceasefire commenced on April 7, largely degrading Iran’s capabilities, though not eliminating them entirely.

Hegseth warned the Iranians that the U.S. military is prepared to restart offensive operations if needed.

“If Iran chooses poorly, then they will have a blockade and bombs dropping on infrastructure, power, and energy,” he said. “The world watched, and so did you, as the U.S. military moved seamlessly from major combat operations to a world-class blockade. We can make that transition