Hegseth Leaks Counteroffensive Ops
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth underscored the importance for President Donald Trump’s administration to weaken Iran and dismantle its proxies throughout the Middle East.
Secretary Hegseth’s comments were made during a press briefing after he met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Pentagon.
While discussing the US-Israel relationship, Hegseth remarked how both states believe “Iran remains a threat to regional security.”
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