Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Iran will have no choice but to surrender, "whether they know it or not"
CBS News • 3/8/2026 – 3/9/2026
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- 2026-03-08
- 2026-03-09Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Iran will have no choice but to surrender, "whether they know it or not" (current)
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