Pete Hegseth brings combative style as face of Trump's war in Iran
By Lisa Lambert
Published on March 11, 2026.
The face of the world's most contentious political situation, with some accusing him of insensitivity towards reporting on US casualties, and others expressing dissatisfaction with the news. The controversy arose when a journalist was mistakenly added to a Signal messaging group where the defence secretary posted details of plans for an attack on the Iran-backed Houthi group.
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