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Hegseth: 'We didn't start this war but under President Trump we're finishing it'

March 2, 2026

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth stated that the U. S. and Israeli military actions against Iran are a response to ongoing threats from the Islamic Republic, emphasizing that while the U. S. did not initiate the conflict, it is determined to bring it to a conclusion under President Trump's leadership.

Hegseth: 'We didn't start this war but under President Trump we're finishing it'

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Key Highlights

U. S. and Israel are conducting military operations against Iran.
Hegseth claims the actions are in response to Iran's long-standing targeting of the U. S.
The statement highlights a shift in U. S. strategy under President Trump.

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Hegseth: 'We didn't start this war but under President Trump we're finishing it'

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Hegseth: 'We didn't start this war but under President Trump we're finishing it'

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