Pete Hegseth's remarks come a day after Khamenei pledged to keep fighting in first statement since he was named leader. Grouped from 3 articles across 2 sources.
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth questioned new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's ability to lead after nearly two weeks of US and Israeli attacks on Iran, saying he is "wounded and likely disfigured". Grouped from 3 articles across 3 sources.
A message attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei also says Iran will continue targeting US bases in the region. Grouped from 4 articles across 3 sources.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine briefed on Operation Epic Fury in Iran Friday.
US Central Command has assigned investigators to look into an attack on a all-girls elementary school in Iran that killed about 180 people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.
US Defense Secretary Hegseth has said the US is "ramping up" airstrikes. Meanwhile, six service members were confirmed killed in a plane crash in Iraq as the war enters its second week. More on DW. Grouped from 12 articles across 5 sources.
President and high-profile officials among those who participated