Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned that Iran has the ability to hit London with missiles, warning about the global threat

During a White House Cabinet meeting alongside Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a warning about Iran’s missile capabilities, citing a recent incident involving two missiles launched toward a joint UK-U.S. military installation on Diego Garcia. The remote Indian Ocean base, located roughly 4,000 kilometers from Iran, was targeted last Friday, according to officials.

The United Kingdom Government confirmed that both missiles failed to hit their targets. Nevertheless, the incident has intensified concerns about the potential reach of Iran’s missile program. Previously, the Israel Defense Forces suggested that Iranian missiles could potentially travel up to 4,000 kilometers, placing parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa within range.

Without directly naming Diego Garcia, Hegseth referenced the incident during the meeting, noting that Iran had fired missiles at a distant target far beyond what Tehran had previously claimed. He argued that Iran had long maintained its missiles could only travel about 2,000 kilometers, but recent developments appeared to contradict those assertions. Hegseth also compared distances between major global capitals, warning that cities such as London and Washington could potentially fall within similar strategic calculations.

Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions appear to be gaining attention. Shehbaz Sharif stated that Pakistan is prepared to facilitate “meaningful and conclusive talks” aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. Officials indicated that Islamabad is being considered as a possible venue for negotiations between the United States and Iran.

Sources suggested that JD Vance could serve as a potential chief negotiator for Washington if talks move forward. Iranian officials, however, reportedly expressed reluctance to meet with Steve Witkoff or Jared Kushner, both of whom were involved in previous diplomatic efforts.

Reports also indicated that Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf could lead Iran’s delegation, although he publicly dismissed claims of imminent negotiations as “fake news.” Pakistan’s military leadership, including Asim Munir, has reportedly been involved in discussions aimed at facilitating dialogue.

Additional potential venues, including Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt, have also been mentioned. However, sources indicated Tehran may favor Islamabad. Despite ongoing discussions, neither side has formally confirmed negotiations, leaving uncertainty about whether diplomatic progress will materialize in the coming days.