Hegseth downplayed risks of Iran war to Trump before first strike

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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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-s-take--6662936/support.

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