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Pete Hegseth: “Iran must get that clear message and negotiate the end of…”

Featuring: Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense | National

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: 'UNRELENTING' Trump official sends 'clear' message to Iran-backed Houthis.

Published | Video Starts at 07:21

Then they got arrogant, started shooting at our ships. We look weak. Not anymore. Not under President Trump. That will stop the Houthis shooting at our ships, will stop. Iran must get that clear message and negotiate the end of their pursuit for nuclear weapons. Because, as I mentioned, President Trump has said clearly they will not get a bomb. (07:21–07:28)

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Asserts that Iran should negotiate to end its pursuit of nuclear weapons.

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