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WATCH: Pete Hegseth Says Largest Volume of Strikes to Date in Iran Expected Today Before Tomorrow’s “Complete Demolition” of Iran

Apr 7, 2026Far Right

War Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters on Monday that Iran would face its heaviest round of US strikes ahead of Trump's deadline for Iran to make a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face "complete demolition." President Trump held a press conference on Monday with Secretary Hegseth, Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine, and CIA Director John…

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