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U.S. Strikes 2,000 Targets; Iran Warship Sunk

3/6/2026

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Hegseth Reports Progress

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. is making 'steady progress' in the operation against Iran, its sixth day.
He confirmed the sinking of an Iranian warship by a U.S. torpedo, a World War II landmark.
Hegseth said the United States can sustain the fight indefinitely.
Six U.S. service members have been killed while over 2,000 targets have been struck.
The operation's pace is determined by the United States.

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Trump Faces Scrutiny

U.S. President Donald Trump faced scrutiny at a House Armed Services Committee hearing over his shift from a campaign promise to avoid war with Iran.
Lawmakers questioned the rationale behind Operation Epic Fury and Trump's anti-war statements.
Elbridge Colby, the Pentagon policy chief, defended the administration, saying Trump's commitment to preventing Iran's nuclear development remains intact.

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Hegseth Reports Progress

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. is making 'steady progress' in the operation against Iran, its sixth day.
He confirmed the sinking of an Iranian warship by a U.S. torpedo, a World War II landmark.
Hegseth said the United States can sustain the fight indefinitely.
Six U.S. service members have been killed while over 2,000 targets have been struck.
The operation's pace is determined by the United States.

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