Event Brief
Hegseth calls Iran war Trump’s 'gift to the world'
Filed: Apr 24, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Summary: Pete Hegseth said an Iran war would be Trump’s “gift to the world” and criticized Europe and Asia for “freeriding.”
WHO: Pete Hegseth
WHAT: said an Iran war would be Trump’s “gift to the world” and berated Europe and Asia for “freeriding”
WHEN: Apr 24, 2026 at 8:41 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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