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Tillis Blames Hegseth; Trump Sends Troops as Iran Strikes

5/26/2026

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Senator Thom Tillis accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of giving President Donald Trump advice on the Iran conflict.
Tillis said Hegseth overstated U.S. successes against Iran and halted a deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland.
President Donald Trump reversed the troop decision, ordering 5,000 soldiers to Poland after Hegseth’s delay.
Iran responded with mines and drone attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.

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Senator Thom Tillis accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of giving President Donald Trump advice on the Iran conflict.
Tillis said Hegseth overstated U.S. successes against Iran and halted a deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland.
President Donald Trump reversed the troop decision, ordering 5,000 soldiers to Poland after Hegseth’s delay.
Iran responded with mines and drone attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.