Hegseth Explodes Media Coverage on Iran Strikes: Accuses of Rooting Against Trump, Ignoring Heroism
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Hegseth Explodes Media Coverage on Iran Strikes: Accuses of Rooting Against Trump, Ignoring Heroism
In a fiery Pentagon briefing, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at the media, accusing them of "cheering against Trump" and downplaying the success of Operation Midnight Hammer â a bold series of U.S. airstrikes targeting Iran's nuclear sites.
Hegseth defended the missionâs results, slammed leaks of low-confidence intelligence reports, and praised the courage of American pilots and defense crews.
With tensions high and politics in play, the Secretary warned that biased reporting could overshadow what he called a âhistoricâ blow to Iranâs nuclear ambitions.
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said in June that China posed an imminent threat and urged Indo-Pacific countries to increase military spending to 5% of GDP.
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Justin Fulcher himself was no stranger to conflict within the Pentagon's walls. He reportedly stormed out of a heated meeting with the Pentagon's DOGE team in April and later claimed the Pentagon Force Protection Agency was actively searching for him. This incident allegedly infuriated Hegseth, who then personally confronted DOGE team lead Yinon Weiss for targeting his advisor. Despite the drama, Fulcher's departure statement was diplomatic, calling his time working with the Pentagon's personnel "incredibly inspiring." This video breaks down the full story behind the chaos at the Pentagon.
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In a major shift, U.S. President Donald Trump has approved a fresh $300 million military aid package to Ukraine, reportedly including rare Patriot surface-to-air missiles and medium-range rockets. The decision follows a brief and controversial Pentagon pause ordered by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a known skeptic of increased aid to Kiev.
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New satellite images show Iran actively expanding or repairing its Fordow nuclear facility, despite U.S. airstrikes under Operation âMidnight Hammer'. Maxar imagery reveals fresh earthworks, bulldozers, and access roads near bomb craters and tunnel entrances. Analysts say Iran may have shielded key infrastructure before the strike and possibly relocated enriched uranium. U.S. claims of âobliterationâ are now in doubt. Experts warn that if Iran has a hidden facility, its nuclear ambitions could accelerate despite Washingtonâs military pressure.
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U.S President Donald Trump says the U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites were a "total and unprecedented destruction." But U.S. intelligence reports, IAEA warnings, and CNN investigations paint a very different picture â one of temporary setbacks, operational centrifuges, and possible radiation risks. Who's telling the truth?
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Have US strikes âobliteratedâ Iranâs three main nuclear facilities, as Trump claims?
Post-strike satellite images from the three targets of Operation Midnight Hammer provide a first glimpse into the damage inflicted on Iranâs nuclear facilities.
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