- The region includes various case studies of intervention, with the US and allies defining geopolitical patterns in the Middle East, involving Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya.
- ProPublica reported on Hegseth's oversight of military action in the Middle East, noting heavy civilian tolls in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Pete Hegseth made remarks linking US wars in Afghanistan and Iraq to the Iranian narrative.
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Updated Sep 12
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What happened
Pete Hegseth made remarks linking US wars in Afghanistan and Iraq to the Iranian narrative.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Pete Hegseth
United States Secretary of Defense
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Afghanistan
country in Central and South Asia
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
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