Hegseth says US troops 'want to finish' fight with Iran

Hegseth says US troops 'want to finish' fight with Iran US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has claimed in a press briefing that morale remains high among US troops stationed in the Middle East. "These troops want to finish this fight for their kids and their grandkids. This is about history, this is about legacy," Hegseth told reporters.

Localisation: Tehran, Iran, Middle East
Source: Middle East Eye
Categorie: politics
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:39:08 +0100