ProPublica reported on Hegseth's oversight of military action in the Middle East, noting heavy civilian tolls in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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ProPublica reported on Hegseth's oversight of military action in the Middle East, noting heavy civilian tolls in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Pete Hegseth made remarks linking US wars in Afghanistan and Iraq to the Iranian narrative.Sub-event
- AP reported on a military benefits dispute following a veteran's death in Iraq, while Pete Hegseth served as Secretary of Defense.Sub-event
Hegseth oversees military action in the Middle East, linked to heavy civilian tolls in Iraq and Afghanistan.1 source
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The entities involved
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Pete Hegseth
United States Secretary of Defense
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
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Afghanistan
country in Central and South Asia
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