US War Secretary Makes Secret Gulf Visit, Signals Readiness for Prolonged Conflict

Brief By Hindustan Times / 3:01 PM on 01 Apr 2026

US War Secretary Pete Hegseth secretly visited American troops in the Gulf amid the Iran conflict, affirming their preparedness for a prolonged war. He praised their resolve, saying forces are determined to secure the future for coming generations. The visit comes as the United States reportedly deploys around 3,500 troops to the region.