Event Brief
Hegseth: Pentagon's Role is to Pressure Iran
Filed: Mar 31, 2026 at 2:01 PM ET
Summary: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasizes military pressure on Iran to encourage diplomatic talks.
WHO: Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Statement on military pressure and diplomatic talks with Iran
WHEN: Mar 31, 2026 at 9:15 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To compel Tehran to engage in diplomatic negotiations
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