Reports from various internal sources reveal that the Minister of DefensePete Hegseth played a crucial role in convincing President Trump to launch a first strike against Iran in late February 2026. Hegseth reportedly downplayed the risk of escalating to a major war in favor of decisive military action.

Reports from various internal sources reveal that the Minister of DefensePete Hegseth played a crucial role in convincing President Trump to launch a first strike against Iran in late February 2026. Hegseth reportedly downplayed the risk of escalating to a major war in favor of decisive military action.

Reports from various internal sources reveal that the Minister of DefensePete Hegseth&nbsp;played a crucial role in convincing President Trump to launch a first strike against Iran in late February 2026. Hegseth reportedly&nbsp;downplayed the risk&nbsp;of escalating to a major war in favor of decisive military action.

Hegseth downplayed risks of Iran war to Trump before first strike

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Hegseth downplayed risks of Iran war to Trump before first strike

Hegseth downplayed risks of Iran war to Trump before first strike