Trump Blames Pentagon Chief Hegseth for Iran Strike Push

As the US–Israel military campaign against Iran enters its fourth week, US President Donald Trump has suggested that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth played a key role in advocating for military action. 

Speaking at a roundtable event in Memphis, Trump indicated that Hegseth was among the first in



his administration to support strikes on Iran, arguing that Tehran could not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.

Recalling internal discussions, Trump said his team had debated whether to continue applying pressure or take decisive action to eliminate what he described as a major threat.