Transcript: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 14, 2026
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Key Points:
- The U.S. and Israel are on track to sign a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending hostilities with Iran, contingent on Iran stopping Hezbollah rocket attacks and adhering to a performance-based deal to dismantle its nuclear program.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized that the U.S. military posture will remain robust to enforce the agreement and maintain pressure on Iran, including the continuation of the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz until Iran complies.
- The deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the blockade gradually, with U.S. military and international partners prepared to ensure safe passage and prevent Iranian attacks on commercial shipping.
- Regarding nuclear disarmament, Hegseth stated that the U.S. will oversee the dismantling and removal of Iran's nuclear material, with all options—including potential military involvement—on the table to ensure compliance.
- On Venezuela, the U.S. military killed the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang in an airstrike and will continue operations in partnership with regional governments to combat terrorist and drug cartel threats under the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition.
