Fox News host makes series of claims about US military action against Iran

Fox News host Pete Hegseth made a series of statements on his show about US military action against Iran. He claimed the US is conducting its heaviest bombing yet, that more US forces are arriving in the Middle East, and that the conflict could last eight weeks. Hegseth also said the US has no shortage of munitions and that the Iranian regime is 'toast.'

Hegseth's comments included telling Israel to press on 'until the end,' a statement reportedly echoed by the Israeli defense ministry. He also claimed the US is investigating an attack on an Iranian girls' school. Other headlines noted the Pentagon is asking for $200 billion, though Hegseth said there is no set timeframe for the war.

The claims were made in the context of Hegseth's television commentary and have not been independently verified by official US military or government sources.