Hegseth says US troops 'want to finish' fight with Iran

Middle East Eye · March 31, 2026 War

Hegseth says US troops 'want to finish' fight with Iran US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has claimed in a press briefing that morale remains high among US troops stationed in the Middle East. "These troops want to finish this fight for their kids and their grandkids. This is about history, this is about legacy," Hegseth told reporters.