'On the talks, they are very real, they are ongoing, they're active, and I think gaining strength.' U.S. defence secretary Pete Hegseth, speaks to reporters at the Pentagon, and di

'On the talks, they are very real, they are ongoing, they're active, and I think gaining strength.' U.S. defence secretary Pete Hegseth, speaks to reporters at the Pentagon, and dismisses claims from Iranian officials that there are no serious talks to end the war