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Democrats Slam Hegseth's "No Quarter" Iran Remarks

3/22/2026

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  • Democrats condemn Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's pledge to give "no quarter" to enemies in Iran.
  • The stance implies killing rather than capturing and could violate the Geneva Conventions.
  • Senators Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin, joined by other Democrats, criticize Hegseth as irresponsible.
  • Sen. Kelly asked for clarification, saying the remarks conflict with U.S. laws.