General · 18 June 2026
Pete Hegseth says UK risked US troops
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American service members faced greater danger, according to remarks reported during discussion of actions linked to the Iran conflict. On 18 June 2026, US defence secretary Pete Hegseth said limits on use of bases in Britain during the fighting were wrong and put personnel at risk. His comments came while appearing with UK Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis at a Nato meeting held on Thursday.
Reported by The Telegraph · How we write briefs