US Defense Secretary Reveals: Israel Is Acting as a Proxy for Washington in Bombing Iran

Friday, May 01, 2026

SAEDNEWS: “We are strong and will defend our assets in the region. Iran must refrain from acquiring nuclear weapons, and this position remains unchanged.”

US Defense Secretary Reveals: Israel Is Acting as a Proxy for Washington in Bombing Iran

According to SAEDNEWS, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, in response to questions regarding the country's stance on the nuclear deal with Iran and the ongoing conflict between the Israeli regime and Iran, stated:

"The U.S. President’s position has not changed, and reaching a nuclear agreement with Iran remains on the agenda."

"We are present in the region to defend our people and assets, and to be strong enough to help create the conditions for an agreement."

"By deploying jets, air defense systems, and anti-drone technology, we ensure the safety of our people."

"We are strong and will defend our assets in the region. Iran must refrain from acquiring nuclear weapons, and this position remains unchanged."

"We are prepared, and from the beginning, we have made it clear that our presence in the region is solely to defend American people and interests, and we are not in a state of war."



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