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Pete Hegseth’s Attempt to Drum up Support for Iran War Immediately Blows up in His Face

Charles Simmons, whose son was killed, disputed Hegseth's account of their meeting, intensifying criticism over administration missteps during the ongoing Iran war.

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Amid the ongoing Iran war, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared a video on social media Friday of a U.S. servicemember urging fellow servicemembers to be “combat ready” and ready for deployment, but over the weekend, the post soon backfired after critics pointed out it was five years old and…

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Atlanta Black Star broke the news in Atlanta, United States on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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