Hegseth suggests Iran strikes creating conditions for revolution

The Hill
by Ellen Mitchell
March 5, 2026
Hegseth suggests Iran strikes creating conditions for revolution
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday said there will “come a moment” when President Trump or the Iranian people decide to rise up against the country’s government, though he stressed they should not protest during the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military campaign against the regime. “No one’s done more than President Trump to reopen the opportunity for…
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Originally published on The Hill on 3/5/2026