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Hegseth says US won’t get ‘bogged down’ in Iran
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While speaking today, Pete Hegseth acknowledged the fourth US service member killed in Iran’s counterattacks.
“War is hell and always will be,” he said. “Our grateful nation honors the four Americans we have lost thus far and those injured – the absolute best of America.”
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/mar/02/democrats-to-force-vote-in-congress-to-limit-trumps-war-powers-against-iran-us-politics-live
Author : Cecilia Nowell (now); Shrai Popat, Lucy Campbell and Tom Ambrose (earlier)
Publish date : 2026-03-02 23:51:00
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