March 13, 2026Military
US Defense Secretary Claims Iranian Assassin Leader Killed, US Officials Dispute Simplicity
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the killing of the leader of an Iranian unit accused of planning to assassinate President Trump. However, U.S. officials have privately indicated that the story is more complex than initially claimed, creating a mystery around the alleged event.
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