Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth threatens Iran: “You will pay the CONSEQUENCE”

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a stern warning to Iran over its support for Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who have been targeting Red Sea shipping in support of Palestinians.

• On social media, Hegseth wrote: “You will pay the CONSEQUENCE at the time and place of our choosing.”

• The warning comes just days before U.S. and Iranian negotiators are set to resume nuclear talks in Rome on Saturday.

• Hegseth also reposted a message from former President Trump, reinforcing that Iran would be held accountable for Houthi attacks.

• Iran maintains that the Houthis act independently, denying direct control.

• The U.S. has already conducted over 1,000 airstrikes against Houthi targets since March.

• To bolster regional military presence, the Pentagon has:

  • Deployed six B-2 bombers to Diego Garcia, strategically located for Middle East operations.

  • Stationed two U.S. aircraft carriers in the region.

  • Shifted air defense systems from Asia to the Middle East.

Oil traders will be watching for escalation in the Middle East. It may be sooner than we think?

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.