U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday the Pentagon was prepared to look at all options for Gaza, a day after President Donald Trump said he would like the U.S. to take control of and redevelop the Gaza Strip.

Panamanian Security Minister Frank Abrego confirmed the two had spoken on the phone on Tuesday in a post on X, adding he hoped to reach "important agreements" with Hegseth when he visits in April. The Pentagon did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Amid record-low illegal crossings, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tours southern border with border czar Tom Homan.