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Hegseth: Iran Fight Unlike Iraq, Afghanistan

March 2, 2026·20 days ago·via Business Day
Hegseth: Iran Fight Unlike Iraq, Afghanistan
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clarifies the Iran campaign differs sharply from endless Iraq and Afghanistan quagmires, emphasizing targeted strikes on nuclear and missile sites under Operation Epic Fury. Speaking as U.S. forces report successes despite casualties, Hegseth backs Trump's decisive approach to neutralize Tehran's threats without nation-building folly. This common-sense pivot honors our troops by avoiding bureaucratic forever wars, focusing on America First victories. Read more about this...

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