Event Brief
Hegseth Calls Iran's Leaders 'Rats' in Press Briefing
Filed: Mar 13, 2026 at 10:08 AM ET
Summary: Pete Hegseth demands a 'patriotic press' to rewrite headlines amid escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.
WHO: Iran
WHAT: Hegseth's comments on Iran's leadership during a press briefing
WHEN: Mar 13, 2026 at 8:59 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To address the ongoing U.S. military actions against Iran
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