Hegseth: 'Iran Is Toast' — US and Israel Claim Control of Iranian Airspace and Waterways

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared at a Pentagon press conference on March 4 that American and Israeli forces have achieved air and maritime supremacy over Iran, stating 'We control their fate' while warning the military campaign remains ongoing. Hegseth also confirmed that Gulf Arab allies are now participating offensively in the campaign, providing 'additional access, basing and overflight' for coordinated strikes, a significant escalation in coalition participation.