Hegseth Challenged Over Iran Nukes Claims
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 11:44 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Pete Hegseth was challenged over seemingly contradictory claims about Iran's nuclear capabilities during a House committee hearing. Reuters reports that Hegseth claimed the nukes were an 'imminent threat' while The Independent says they were 'obliterated' by the Midnight Hammer.
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