Explosive Claims from Trump's Pentagon: Hegseth Denies U.S. Started War as Deadly Strikes Escalate

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News (1 / 1) 04.03.2026 19:50 / Peter

A fiery defense of the administration — and a chilling tally of loss — have ignited fresh controversy in Washington after strikes on Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and former President Donald Trump defended the bombing while admitting the toll could grow. Read on to discover the full story!

Hegseth's Bold Defense

On March 2, 2026, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth insisted the United States did not spark the conflict, arguing the Trump administration is bringing it to an end. He accused Tehran of duplicity, saying Iran refused to negotiate and continued to amass missiles and drones as cover for alleged nuclear ambitions.