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Defense Secretary Urges Prayer for Troop Safety in Iran

3/21/2026

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Americans to pray for victory and for troop safety during operations against Iran.
Speaking at the Pentagon, he emphasized U.S. military power and framed the conflict in moral terms.
Hegseth said U.S. actions in the Middle East are divinely sanctioned, linking faith to military effort.
The remarks signal a shift in messaging, emphasizing a higher moral purpose amid ongoing bombings in Iran.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Americans to pray for victory and for troop safety during operations against Iran.
Speaking at the Pentagon, he emphasized U.S. military power and framed the conflict in moral terms.
Hegseth said U.S. actions in the Middle East are divinely sanctioned, linking faith to military effort.
The remarks signal a shift in messaging, emphasizing a higher moral purpose amid ongoing bombings in Iran.