'This is not Iraq.' Pete Hegseth says US won't spend 20 years in Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters Iran 'is not Iraq' and the administration doesn't have 'utopian' plans for nation-building there.

Hegseth insists the Iran conflict is ‘not endless’ while warning more casualties are likely

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is speaking to widening concerns the U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran could spiral into a protracted regional conflict by declaring, “This is not Iraq."

Hegseth and Caine will hold a news conference as Iran conflict intensifies in region

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will hold a news conference on Monday about the U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran.

‘Absolute idiot’: Hegseth faces criticism after vowing no limits in Iran war

Pete Hegseth dismissed concerns about following military protocols during the Iran conflict, saying America will fight without what he called 'stupid' rules as casualties mount.

Hegseth furiously tries to extinguish anti-war sentiments on the right as MTG leads meltdown over Iran

ANALYSIS: Hegseth’s status as the administration’s most prominent public face on the Iran conflict is notable, writes John Bowden

Pete Hegseth insists Iran conflict is ‘not endless’ while warning more casualties likely

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke Monday to widening concerns that the U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran could spiral into a protracted regional conflict by declaring: “This is not Iraq. This is not endless,

Hegseth provides update after U.S. strikes Iran, killing top leaders and American troops killed

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the timeline for "Operation Epic Fury" is flexible when detailing strikes.

Pete Hegseth needs an ‘attitude adjustment’ after he aired familiar grievances at Iran briefing, John Bolton says

John Bolton has become a harsh critic of President Donald Trump after serving as his national security adviser