PNN – In response to the House of Representatives’ attempt to impeach him, the U.S. Secretary of Defense—seeking to justify his country’s acts of aggression—reiterated the hostile rhetoric employed by U.S. officials against Iran.
According to the report of Pakistan News Network citing Al Jazeera, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth dismissed the House’s move to impeach and remove him as “ridiculous,” noting that no U.S. Secretary of Defense has ever been removed from office while military operations were underway.
He claimed that the effort to oust him stems from political disputes and has nothing to do with “high crimes,” treason, or bribery. He further characterized the move as an attempt by a single representative—in the final days of their congressional tenure—to inflict harm upon both the President and the nation. He added that Republicans still hold control of Congress and should focus on securing achievements while the opportunity remains.
Referring to the war with Iran—and in an attempt to justify his country’s aggression—he claimed: We did not start the war; rather, it was Iran that started it 47 years ago!
Hegseth further asserted that the push for his impeachment sends a message to America’s enemies that Washington punishes its own military personnel and commanders for carrying out lawful and successful military operations.
Describing his country’s military performance in Iran as a “historic victory”—and disregarding the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure—the U.S. Secretary of Defense claimed that, in less than 40 days of warfare, American forces had struck over 13,000 targets and sunk the Iranian naval fleet.
While attempting to justify his country’s unprovoked military aggression against Iranian territory, he added that U.S. President Donald Trump did not postpone addressing the issue of Iran—rather; he dealt it a heavy blow!
Hegseth also accused the media of being unable to acknowledge U.S. military success regarding Iran, stating that Washington would continue to monitor developments in the country closely and at various levels.