Pentagon says US doesn't seek war with Iran after bombing 3 of its nuclear sites

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday that America “does not seek war” with Iran in the aftermath of a surprise attack overnight on three of that country’s nuclear sites while Vice President JD Vance said the strikes have given Tehran a renewed chance of negotiating with Washington.

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon on June 22 after the U.S. military struck three sites in Iran.

The mission, called “Operation Midnight Hammer,” involved decoys and deception...