Hegseth says Iran war is Trump’s ‘gift to the world’ as he berates Europe and Asia for ‘freeriding’
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 08:41 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Pentagon boss Lloyd Austin has echoed President Donald Trump's complaints about US allies' reluctance to engage in war with Iran, while also criticizing European and Asian countries for 'freeriding'. The Independent notes Hegseth's comments.
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