Iraq & Pete Hegseth
43 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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Iraq: Iraq closed its airspace due to the conflict, and Virgin Atlantic announced it would avoid flying over Iraq.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, US Defense Secretary, defended the joint US-Israeli attacks, stating that Iran 'had a gun to our head' and that the conflict is 'not endless'.
Feb 28, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq has welcomed the planned reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, indicating a positive impact on its regional interests and trade.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the US Defense Secretary, has lashed out at NATO allies for failing to provide access to bases for attacks on Iran and has announced a review of American forces in Europe. He has also engaged with Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz regarding Israeli interests in the region.
Jun 12, 2026 · 429 articles
International
Iraq: Islamic State still has fighters in Iraq, and the al-Tanf garrison near the border with Iraq was used to transport casualties.
Pete Hegseth: United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted a statement on X, vowing retaliation against those who target Americans.
Dec 13, 2025 · 13 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is the location where an American journalist was kidnapped, with the incident being blamed on an Iranian-backed militia, indicating the spillover effects of the conflict into neighboring countries.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, as the United States Defense Secretary, commented on the potential for ground forces in the war, indicating the ongoing strategic considerations.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of War, has described the U.S. military strikes on Iran as 'Operation Epic Fury' and emphasized that the U.S. is not engaged in nation-building.
Mar 01, 2026 · 42 articles
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