On June 11, 2026, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responded to a reporter's question regarding whether a U.S. strike on Iran's civilian infrastructure would be classified as a war crime. Hegseth described the question as disingenuous, stating, "It's precisely the kind of disingenuous question that I'm used to from the media, impugning the motives of the folks on our side who are incredibly professional..."
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Hegseth Responds to Question on U.S. Strike and War Crimes
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed a reporter's inquiry about the legality of a potential U.S. strike on Iranian civilian infrastructure during a press conference on June 11, 2026. He criticized the question as disingenuous, defending the professionalism of U.S. military personnel.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'slammed'
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Hegseth on whether strike on civilian infrastructure is a war crime: ‘Disingenuous question’
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Hegseth Responds to Question on U.S. Strike and War Crimes