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Hegseth Claims US Victory Over Iran, Khamenei Wounded
Filed: Apr 08, 2026 at 10:03 AM ET
Summary: US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announces a decisive military victory against Iran, stating Khamenei was disfigured.
WHO: Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Claims of a decisive military victory against Iran
WHEN: Apr 08, 2026 at 11:22 AM ET
WHERE: Arlington
WHY: Iran reportedly begged for a ceasefire after US military actions
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