Event Brief
Hegseth berates NATO allies over U.S. Iran response
Filed: Jun 18, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
Summary: Pete Hegseth criticized NATO allies’ military policies during a meeting of defense ministers.
WHO: Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Hegseth berated NATO allies for a “shameful” response to the U.S. war in Iran.
WHEN: Jun 18, 2026 at 9:49 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: He was reacting to NATO allies’ response to the U.S. war in Iran.
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