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US defence secretary Pete Hegseth attacks press coverage of war on Iran

US defence secretary Pete Hegseth attacks press coverage of war on Iran

Summary

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized the media for focusing on negative stories about the war on Iran. He praised US troops, calling their efforts a historic success and a major battlefield victory.

Key Facts

  • Pete Hegseth is the US Defence Secretary.
  • He spoke in Washington about media coverage of the war on Iran.
  • Hegseth accused the press of focusing only on negative stories.
  • He said this negative focus harms the US image.
  • Hegseth praised the performance of US troops in the conflict.
  • He described their efforts as a historic success.
  • He called it an incredible battlefield victory.

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