Hegseth claims 'historic battlefield victory' over Iran
Episode Date: April 8, 2026As a fragile ceasefire begins, both the United States and Iran claim victory. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says Iran will no longer enrich uraniu...
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1296 episodes transcribedAs a fragile ceasefire begins, both the United States and Iran claim victory. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says Iran will no longer enrich uraniu...
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