Pete Hegseth claims Trump is ‘finishing’ war with Iran as conflict widens; fourth US service member confirmed killed – US politics live

The Guardian - World NewsEN 10 min read 100% complete by Shrai Popat (now) and Tom Ambrose (earlier)March 2, 2026 at 03:32 PM

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Pete Hegseth stated at a Pentagon press conference that the U.S., under President Trump, is "finishing" a long-standing war with Iran, citing past Iranian actions against America. This announcement comes as a fourth U.S. service member has been confirmed killed. The Pentagon briefed the media on Trump's Iran strikes amid demands from Democrats for a Congressional vote to limit the president's war powers. A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll indicates that only 25% of Americans support military action in Iran, with over half believing Trump's use of force is excessive. The poll also showed that nearly half of respondents would be less supportive of the campaign if gas prices increased. Simultaneously, Israel announced attacks on Tehran and Beirut, issuing evacuation warnings in Beirut.