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Hegseth says coming strikes on Iran will be 'strong and clear'

The Hill · Jun 10, 2026, 9:42 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that the U.S. military would launch "strong and clear" strikes against Iran on Wednesday night and Thursday night if needed. The warning came hours after President Trump said more attacks on Iran were planned for Wednesday night after retaliatory stri

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Hegseth says coming strikes on Iran will be 'strong and clear'

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