# Hegseth backs Iran war as Vance and Trump cite it in midterm rout

https://mins.news/en/item/131570

- TRT World, 2026-11-05 23:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.trtworld.com/article/ae3bfb308dc5

> Hegseth continues to stand by the Iran war, while Vance and Trump point to it in connection with the midterm rout. NBC News reports that Trump has told some allies in recent days he is considering replacing Hegseth.

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