US EditionTrump says Hegseth ‘first one to speak up’ in support of Iran war
The U.S. and Israel have conducted airstrikes on Iran since Feb. 28, causing over 1,300 Iranian and 13 American deaths, amid disputed negotiations and nuclear threat concerns.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump announced a pause in some strikes against Iran, crediting Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth as "the first" to advocate for military action while reporting ongoing negotiations.
- Since launching an offensive on Feb. 28, the administration has emphasized an alleged Iranian nuclear threat, a conflict that has claimed 13 American service members and more than 1,300 Iranians.
- Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to the attacks, choking oil flows, while Trump characterized Israel as "a great partner in this fight" during his address.
- Iranian officials denied that negotiations are taking place, contradicting the administration's claims, while Trump previously threatened to bomb the country's power plants if they do not reopen access.
- Trump cited 47 years of Iran as a "purveyor of terror" to justify the stance, though this rationale contrasts with his characterization of last year's joint strikes as "totally obliterated.
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Van Hollen Says Trump, Hegseth Possibly Committing 'War Crimes' in Iran
Monday on CNN's "The Arena," Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) said the bombing, which allegedly killed over 100 Iranian schoolgirls, is possibly a war crime. The post Van Hollen Says Trump, Hegseth Possibly Committing ‘War Crimes’ in Iran appeared first on Breitbart.
Trump Goes Out of His Way to Say Hegseth Was ‘The First’ to Advocate Iran War: ‘You Said, Let’s Do It’
President Donald Trump said Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was “the first” person in his administration to push for war with Iran. The remark could be viewed either as Trump giving praise or laying the groundwork for an eventual shakeup at the Pentagon, depending on subsequent events in the Middle East. The U.S. and Israel began bombing Iran on Feb. 28, since which time the administration has offered nearly a dozen justifications for the war,…
Trump 'Throws Hegseth Under The Bus' As Iran War Crisis Explodes — Backlash Grows Over 'Desperate' Blame Shift
President Donald Trump has ignited fresh political controversy after appearing to shift responsibility for the war with Iran onto Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, fuelling accusations that the White House is scrambling to control the narrative as the conflict intensifies. The remarks, delivered during a public appearance in Memphis on 23 March 2026, came as the administration faced mounting scrutiny over the origins and consequences of the milita…
‘Let’s do it’: Trump says this top official encouraged start of Iran war
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