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Hegseth visits US troops in Middle East amid war with Iran
Hegseth said strikes have degraded Iran's military, causing desertions and morale loss, while U.S. urges allies to help reopen Strait of Hormuz amid rising fuel prices.
- War Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed a covert visit to troops engaged in Operation Epic Fury, emphasizing that American service members want 'more bombs' and a faster pace of warfare.
- Hegseth quoted soldiers expressing the need for everything to move at wartime speed, both on the ground and in technical centers.
- He revealed he met with troops in the U.S. Central Command area, marking his first public acknowledgment of visiting the Iran war zone.
- Hegseth described the troops as warriors showing urgency to complete their mission quickly and win, noting pilots deliver bombs into Iran and defend their base by shooting down drones.
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close Video Hegseth reveals covert visit to troops fighting in Operation Epic Fury War Secretary Pete Hegseth says he visited US troops in the Middle East this weekend. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! War Secretary Pete Hegseth opened a Pentagon news conference Tuesday detailing a covert visit to troops fighting in Operation Epic Fury, noting America’s service men and women are ramping up “wartime speed” and the only thing they ne…
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