Hegseth: Operation Epic Fury Isn't Like Other U.S. Wars -- WSJ
Dow Jones03-19 20:14
By Gareth Vipers
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the war in Iran is different to previous U.S. operations in the Middle East.
"Hear it from me, one of hundreds of thousands who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, who watched previous foolish politicians like Bush, Obama and Biden squander American credibility," he said. "This is not those wars. President Trump knows better."
"Epic Fury is different. It's laser focused. It's decisive. Our objectives given directly from our America first president remain exactly what they were on day one."
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