Pete Hegseth claims Iran ‘begged’ for ceasefire deal to end onslaught and threats from Trump

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed Iran “begged” for the ceasefire deal that was made just ahead of the deadline set by President Donald Trump’s threats to wipe Iranian civilization off the map.

“No other president has shown the courage and resolve of this commander-in-chief,” Hegseth said during a Wednesday morning press conference. “President Trump forged this moment. Iran begged for this ceasefire, and we all know it.”

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