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Hegseth vows to keep fighting from Pentagon, defends Iran war

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US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth is vowing to remain in his position despite calls for his impeachment and criticism regarding his handling of the Iran war. Congressional Democrats, who recently gained control of the House, are planning investigations into his leadership and military personnel decisions.

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The political instability at the Pentagon during a period of international conflict and domestic power shifts could significantly impact US national security and defense spending.

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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth attends the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers' Informal Meeting in Cebu on October 28, 2026. Reuters US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a video message on Thursday vowing to fight efforts in Congress to impeach him and defending the Iran war as "courageous and historic" after voters punished Republicans over it in this week's midterm elections .

Hegseth's remarks, posted on social media, came as taunts from his foes in Congress intensified and US President Donald Trump swatted away questions about whether he might fire Hegseth. Trump has commended his Pentagon chief.

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