Pete Hegseth sets the tone for Trump’s politically incorrect war on Iran | Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth, the former Fox News host now leading the Pentagon, defended the massive US-Israeli military operation in Iran as a "resistance" against political correctness. He argued that the Trump administration was not drawn into a protracted war on false pretenses but would fight with full force and without traditional allies' constraints. Donald Trump himself has indicated he wouldn't rule out putting boots on the ground, leaving open the potential for a mission creep despite their claims of not seeking a democratic transition or "nation-building". The operation has raised concerns about escalation into a regional conflict, but Hegseth insisted it would be different from past wars.
3 MAR 2026
— Times of India
Following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, resulting in the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran retaliated with strikes against Israel and Gulf states.
— Al Jazeera
Experts conclude that US and Israeli strikes against Iran are likely to violate international law due to their lack of authorization and potential for civilian harm.
— The Guardian
Trump refuted claims that Israel pressured him into the Iran strikes, while some officials and critics questioned the move's alignment with his foreign policy.
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