47 Years of War Against America’: Hegseth Justifies Iran Strikes

Hegseth accused Tehran of waging a “savage, one-sided war against America” for nearly five decades and framed the current military campaign as decisive action to end the threat. The briefing marked the first formal on-camera update from the Trump administration since the strikes began, as President Donald Trump has limited public appearances to short videos and phone interviews. Meanwhile, Iran and allied forces have launched retaliatory strikes across the region, targeting Israel, Gulf states, and U.S. military positions, signaling a widening and increasingly volatile conflict.