Reporter Presses Pete Hegseth On Trump Changing His Tune On Major Iran War Demand
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defended President Donald Trump's shift from demanding Iran's unconditional surrender to engaging in negotiations. Hegseth asserted that Trump still holds the upper hand and remains focused on preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. The U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire starting April 8, though attacks on U.S. forces have continued since then.
- ▪President Donald Trump initially demanded Iran's unconditional surrender on March 6, 2026, but later allowed negotiations.
- ▪Newsmax correspondent James Rosen questioned when Trump decided to abandon his demand for unconditional surrender.
- ▪The U.S. and Iran implemented a two-week ceasefire beginning April 8, but Iranian attacks on U.S. forces have persisted.
- ▪Hegseth claimed Trump has not capitulated and maintains strategic advantage in the conflict.
- ▪U.S. forces have intercepted Iranian missiles, drones, and destroyed attack boats during the ceasefire period.
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Media Reporter Presses Pete Hegseth On Trump Changing His Tune On Major Iran War Demand [Screenshot/Fox News] Nicole Silverio Media Reporter May 05, 2026 10:12 AM ET May 05, 2026 10:12 AM ET Nicole Silverio Media Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); A reporter pressed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Tuesday on President Donald Trump’s sudden change of mind regarding his demand for Iran to unconditionally surrender.
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