Pentagon abruptly cancels Hegseth media briefing as military assault on Iran is underway
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Source: New York Post
Published: 2026-04-08 01:18 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Defence, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, Media, World News, US Politics, Crime & Justice, War & Conflict
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WASHINGTON — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s planned press conference on Tuesday was abruptly canceled without explanation hours in advance, as the US began striking Kharg Island, where roughly 90% of Iran’s oil is handled.
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