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U.S. Defense Secretary Confirms Iran Regime Change, Warns of Strikes

4/1/2026

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced regime change has occurred in Iran.
He warned of intensified American strikes unless Tehran negotiates.
He attributed desertions within Iran's armed forces to the damaging impact of American strikes on morale.
He noted recent American strikes near a key Iranian nuclear site and urged international support in the Strait of Hormuz.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced regime change has occurred in Iran.
He warned of intensified American strikes unless Tehran negotiates.
He attributed desertions within Iran's armed forces to the damaging impact of American strikes on morale.
He noted recent American strikes near a key Iranian nuclear site and urged international support in the Strait of Hormuz.