Hegseth: US didn’t start war with Iran, but we are ‘finishing it’
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In a news report published on March 2, 2026, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that the United States is "finishing" a war with Iran, despite not initiating it. Hegseth attributed the conflict to previous attacks by Iran on Americans in the region. The statement implies a continued or escalated military approach under President Donald Trump's administration. The comments suggest the US views its actions as a response to Iranian aggression, rather than an act of instigation. The remarks were reported by NewsFeed.
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