Pentagon chief Hegseth backs new Iran strikes ahead of midterm elections: report

Elizabeth Frantz / Reuters Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has backed unleashing new strikes on Iran as part of a major operation ahead of the midterm elections, according to a report. Hegseth, 46, and the leadership of U.S. Central Command are the strongest backers of resuming attacks, a source…

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