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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz told CBS that Washington will keep all options open to degrade Iran's military and nuclear capabilities, defended possible strikes on energy infrastructure as aimed at regime military assets, and said European and Asian allies have pledged help to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

Allies including Italy, Germany, France and Japan have committed naval or other support to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, with operations planned after active combat ends.
Ambassador Mike Waltz said he would not take any option off the table and defended targeting Iran's energy and defense industrial infrastructure while saying strikes would focus on military capabilities.
Waltz said the IRGC controls large parts of Iran's critical infrastructure and that the regime deliberately blends civilian and military assets.
He cited recent missile launches condemned by the UK and said Iran has hidden missile booster technology in its space program, noting U.S. and allied intelligence assessments can differ.
Waltz acknowledged U.S. polling shows majority disapproval of military action but argued preventing an Iranian nuclear program justifies continued pressure and military options.

U.S. UN ambassador: All options on table against Iran as allies commit to secure Strait of Hormuz

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