Apr 29 WATCH: Hegseth, Caine testify for the 1st time since start of Iran war in House hearing By Ben Finley, Stephen Groves, David Klepper, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced withering questioning from skeptical Democrats Wednesday over a costly conflict being waged without congressional approval. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: Hegseth calls U.S. war in Iran a 'gift to the world' By Associated Press Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. blockade of Iranian shipping will continue “as long as it takes” to accomplish America’s “bold and dangerous” mission to end Iran’s threat to global security. Continue reading
Apr 16 WATCH: Hegseth says Americans 'see the success' in Iran By Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth touted public support for the war during remarks at the Pentagon on Thursday, contrasting that with what he said was an overly critical press. Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: Hegseth says U.S. military has done its part 'for now' after Trump agrees to 2-week Iran ceasefire By Associated Press “We stand ready in the background to ensure Iran upholds every reasonable term,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday. Continue reading
Apr 06 Experts say Trump's threats to destroy Iran's infrastructure could be considered war crime By Ben Finley, Lindsay Whitehurst, Gary Fields, Associated Press In his news conference Monday, President Donald Trump threatened to blow up every bridge and power plant in Iran, action that would be so far-reaching that some experts in military law said it could constitute a war crime. Continue reading
Mar 31 WATCH: Hegseth won't say if U.S. will send ground troops into Iran By Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also said talks with Iran to end the conflict are ongoing. Continue reading
Mar 20 WATCH: Trump presents Commander-in-Chief's Trophy to Navy football team, says Hegseth and Caine are in the Situation Room By Associated Press President Donald Trump said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, weren't at the ceremony because they were in the White House Situation Room. Continue reading
Mar 13 WATCH: Hesgeth says more than 15,000 enemy targets have been hit in Iran conflict By Associated Press Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth offered new details on the operation against Iran at a news conference from the Pentagon, noting the impact of U.S. and Israeli air strikes on the Islamic Republic. Continue reading
Mar 10 WATCH: Hegseth says Tuesday will be 'most intense day of strikes' on Iran By Associated Press Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s statement came shortly after he said that “the last 24 hours have seen Iran fire the lowest amount of missiles they have fired yet.”… Continue reading
Mar 02 WATCH: Hegseth insists the Iran conflict is 'not Iraq' and is 'not endless' By Michelle L. Price, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press "No stupid rules of engagement, no nation building quagmire, no democracy building exercise, no politically correct wars," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. Continue reading