Hegseth Bristles at War-Crime Question From Reporter
TL;DR
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth angrily dismissed a reporter’s question about whether U.S. strikes on Iran and civilian infrastructure could be a war crime, defending the plan as targeting Iran’s capabilities amid escalating tensions and Trump’s vow for more strikes.
- ‘How Is That Not a War Crime?’ Reporter’s Question Prompts Hegseth to Lash Out Mediaite
- Iran Updates: Hegseth says U.S. will "negotiate with bombs" if needed, as U.S. military announces more strikes CBS News
- ‘Negotiate with bombs’: Hegseth defends second night of US strikes on Iran Al Jazeera
- Middle East crisis live: US says second day of Iran strikes ‘completed’; Tehran claims it has targeted US base in Bahrain The Guardian
- Iran live updates: US begins strikes after Hegseth promised 'busy' night ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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