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Did Hegseth just invite Iran to target US ships instead of Israel, insists Netanyahu not in charge?
Published on May 06, 2026 01:13 am IST
At a tense Pentagon briefing in Arlington, Pete Hegseth pushed back on claims that Donald Trump is being influenced by Benjamin Netanyahu, insisting U.S. actions are driven solely by “America First” interests. However, the remarks come amid intensifying conflict with Iran, raising questions over whether Washington’s positioning could shift Tehran’s focus toward U.S. bases instead of Israel.
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