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Hegseth warns Iran to abandon nuclear ambitions or face devastating US military action

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Hegseth warns Iran to abandon nuclear ambitions or face devastating US military action WASHINGTON — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Saturday that Iran must abandon its nuclear ambitions and reach a negotiated agreement with Washington or face potentially devastating American military action.

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    Hegseth warns Iran to abandon nuclear ambitions or face devastating US military action WASHINGTON — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Saturday that Iran must abandon its nuclear ambitions and reach a negotiated agreement with Washington or face potentially devastating Amer…

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