Politics● Elevated1h ago · Nov 6, 2026, 1:17 AM
Pete Hegseth doubles down on Iran war in new video despite election losses
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from CBS News · Middle East
In a new video posted to X, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to keep fighting Iran, despite many blaming Republicans' midterm losses on the war. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more.
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