Pete Hegseth attacks media over reporting of US strikes in Iran

Jun 26, 2025 - 17:41
The United States defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, has launched an attack on the media over their reporting of the US strikes in Iran. Hegseth accused the media of 'spinning' leaked information and told the media about the stories he thinks they should be writing - including 'how hard it is to fly a plane for 36 hours' Hegseth defends Iran strike amid doubts over Trump’s ‘obliteration’ claims Pentagon details US attack on Iran as Hegseth criticizes media over reporting that questions strike effectiveness – live Trump officials cite ‘new intelligence’ to back president’s claims of success in strikes on Iran