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Hegseth claims 'historic battlefield victory' over Iran

April 8, 2026·26 min·4-min readnarrativenews
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The podcast covers a fragile two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran following a conflict that disrupted global oil supplies, triggered military escalation, and reshaped strategic dynamics in the Middle East. The U.S., under President Donald Trump, had threatened to destroy Irania

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Donald TrumpPete HegsethMohsen RezaeeFrank GardnerLina SinjapIoni WellsShehbaz SharifNeri Zilba

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