- Trump delegates authority to Pete Hegseth as war with Iran continues, involving munitions expenditure and Patriot missile use.
- Pete Hegseth defended the ongoing military campaign against Iran.
Pete Hegseth is accused of initiating military action in Iran and allegedly ordering an unauthorized mission to capture Cilia Flores.
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Pete Hegseth is accused of initiating military action in Iran and allegedly ordering an unauthorized mission to capture Cilia Flores.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Hegseth faces new accusations regarding Maduro and impeachment articles from Kentucky.1 source
Accusations against Pete Hegseth regarding initiating military action in Iran and ordering a capture mission.1 source
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Pete Hegseth defended the ongoing military campaign against Iran.Also in this story
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Pete Hegseth
United States Secretary of Defense
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Cilia Flores
First Lady of Venezuela from 2013 to 2026
Related events
- The Pentagon is investigating US targeting activities in Iran, while Pete Hegseth serves as Defense Secretary.
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- Trump and Hegseth discuss the alleged cooperation between Russia and Iran, including the provision of satellite imagery for the Iran war.