Hegseth Claims Iran’s ‘Regime Has Been Changed’ Amid Shaky Ceasefire

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth claimed Wednesday that Iran is under a new regime with a “new calculus” about negotiating with the United States, just a day after President Donald Trump threatened total destruction over…

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