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U.S. Service Members' Sacrifices Guard Against Nuclear Iran

3/20/2026

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said U.S. service members died to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran.
He recounted a conversation with his son to show that these sacrifices protect future generations.
The ongoing Operation Epic Fury began on February 28 to target Iranian threats, with Hegseth citing Iran's history of endangering American lives globally.

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said U.S. service members died to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran.
He recounted a conversation with his son to show that these sacrifices protect future generations.
The ongoing Operation Epic Fury began on February 28 to target Iranian threats, with Hegseth citing Iran's history of endangering American lives globally.