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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Isabel Keane

Hegseth claims Iran ‘begged’ for ceasefire deal after US strikes carried out under the ‘protection of divine providence’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed Iran “begged” for the ceasefire after President Donald Trump’s threaten to wipe the nation’s civilization off the map unless a deal was made to end the conflict.

“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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