Pete Hegseth Asked Why US Helping Israel If They Are Pursuing Their Own Objectives

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Pete Hegseth Asked Why US Helping Israel If They Are Pursuing Their Own Objectives

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

A reporter asked Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Thursday why the U.S. was helping Israel wage war against Iran when they are pursuing their own objectives. President Donald Trump said that Israel struck South Pars Gas…

In this story:Donald John TrumpPete HegsethIslamic Republic of IranIsraeliUnited States of AmericaSouth Pars / North Dome Gas-Condensate field

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