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“Iran Tried to Kill Trump”: US Defense Secretary Threatens Aircraft Will Fly Day and Night

Published March 4, 2026, 14:11
“Iran Tried to Kill Trump”: US Defense Secretary Threatens Aircraft Will Fly Day and Night

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that the US “hunted down and killed” the leader of the Iranian unit that planned the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Hegseth mentioned that the joint military action of the US and Israel against Iran is not intended to be a “fair fight” and that the two countries will “fly day and night” to control Iranian airspace. He argued that the US and Israel aim to “hit” Iran while it is in a “vulnerable position”, a tactic they deem necessary. This statement comes at a time of heightened tension in the region, following the attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus and Iran's retaliation.