U.S. Defense Secretary Hergsays has dismissed concerns that military action against Iraq could lead to an "endless conflict," a scenario former President Trump had pledged to avoid. In a recent briefing, Hergsays emphasized that the current mission is "targeted, destructive, and decisive," contrasting it with past engagements. He assured that the U.S. approach is realistic and not utopian, highlighting the administration's understanding of the stakes involved. Hergsays also addressed the perceived threat from Iran, asserting that the country has developed a conventional weapons shield to protect its nuclear ambitions. He described this as an imminent threat, stating that Iran is effectively "holding a conventional weapon to our heads."