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Defense Secretary Lauds Iran War Amid Rising Oil Prices

3/20/2026

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth praised the war in Iran as a success and criticized media for negative views of U.S. President Donald Trump.
He said oil prices, about $3.90 per gallon, are rising due to the conflict and Iranian actions, including a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump distanced himself from Israeli strikes, saying the United States was unaware of attacks on Iranian energy sites.

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth praised the war in Iran as a success and criticized media for negative views of U.S. President Donald Trump.
He said oil prices, about $3.90 per gallon, are rising due to the conflict and Iranian actions, including a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump distanced himself from Israeli strikes, saying the United States was unaware of attacks on Iranian energy sites.