Defense Secretary Hegseth Discusses Key Issues on Face the Nation
WHO:
CBS News - Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, President Trump, Senators Mark Warner and Mark Kelly, Gary Cohn (IBM Vice Chairman, Former Director, White House National Economic Council).
CBS News - Nino Guerrero, leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
WHAT:
CBS News - President Trump stated, "The attack on Beirut should not have happened, particularly on a special day, when we are so close to a peace deal with Iran."
CBS News - Secretary Hegseth indicated that the U.S. blockade on Iran will end "immediately" upon signing the memorandum of understanding, with expectations for the Strait of Hormuz to be opened as soon as the deal is finalized.
CBS News - The first part of the deal would involve the clearing and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with a timeline of up to 30 days for full maturity.
CBS News - A preliminary memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran is expected to be signed, potentially ending a war in the Middle East.
CBS News - The Israeli Defense Force conducted strikes in Lebanon targeting Iranian-backed Hezbollah leadership.
CBS News - President Trump stated, "At the appropriate time, when all is calm, we will go in and get the nuclear dust."
CBS News - The U.S. military killed Nino Guerrero in an airstrike.
WHERE:
CBS News - The U.S. and Iran are negotiating a truce, with Qatari mediators traveling to Tehran.
CBS News - The strikes by the Israeli Defense Force occurred in Beirut's southern suburbs.
WHEN:
CBS News - The signing of the memorandum of understanding is anticipated to occur on a Sunday.
CBS News - The first part of the deal would involve the clearing and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with expectations set for immediate action upon signing.
WHY:
CBS News - Secretary Hegseth emphasized that military pressure and strength from Trump have compelled Iran to negotiate a deal, stating, "Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, never, full stop."
CBS News - President Trump is optimistic that an end to fighting will stop the surge in energy prices, which have reached their highest level in three years.
CBS News - The military pressure and strength from President Trump are cited as reasons compelling Iran to negotiate a deal.
HOW:
CBS News - Secretary Hegseth mentioned that the U.S. military has plans for various options to ensure Iran complies with the terms of the deal, stating, "We have plans for everything."
CBS News - The U.S. military maintains a blockade on Iran, which has been described as a "devastating success."
CBS News - The negotiations are described as performance-based, with no money released to Iran until they comply with the terms.
(UPDATED June 14, 2026 23:18 UTC)
President Trump expressed his disapproval of the recent attack on Beirut, emphasizing that it was particularly unfortunate given the proximity to a potential peace deal with Iran. Secretary Hegseth announced that the U.S. blockade on Iran will end immediately upon signing the memorandum of understanding, with the first part of the deal focusing on clearing and reopening the Strait of Hormuz within a timeline of up to 30 days. He also highlighted that military pressure from Trump has driven Iran to the negotiating table, asserting that the U.S. has comprehensive plans to ensure compliance with the deal's terms.
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(UPDATED June 14, 2026 21:18 UTC)
A preliminary memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran is expected to be signed on a Sunday, potentially bringing an end to the ongoing war in the Middle East. In related developments, the U.S. military has killed Nino Guerrero, leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, in an airstrike, while the Israeli Defense Force conducted strikes in Beirut's southern suburbs targeting Iranian-backed Hezbollah leadership. President Trump expressed optimism that resolving the conflict will help stop the surge in energy prices, which have recently reached their highest level in three years.