Event Brief
Hegseth: Iranian Leader Behind Trump Assassination Killed
Filed: Mar 04, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
Summary: Defense Secretary Hegseth confirms the death of an Iranian leader involved in an assassination plot against Trump in U.S. airstrikes.
WHO: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Iranian leader involved in assassination attempt killed
WHEN: Mar 04, 2026 at 9:49 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: To eliminate threats against President Trump
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