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Hegseth grilled over Iran nuclear threat contradictions

Pete Hegseth was challenged over contradictory claims about Iran's nuclear program. He claimed Iran's nukes were an "imminent threat" justifying a 2026 attack, despite Operation Midnight Hammer having "obliterated" them in 2025. Hegseth argued Iran retained nuclear ambitions.