- 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 warned of military strikes against Iran's oil tanker fleet.
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Updated Oct 15
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Pete Hegseth warned of military strikes against Iran's oil tanker fleet.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Administration targets vessels in Iran, fulfilling warnings about military strikes.1 source
Hegseth warned Tehran against attacking US ships as regional energy tensions escalate.1 source
Hegseth escalated threats against Iran's oil tanker fleet amid Iranian warnings about US shipping.1 source
Hegseth advocated for military strikes against Iran's oil tanker fleet.1 source
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Pete Hegseth
United States Secretary of Defense
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