Pete Hegseth Addresses Possible Refugee Surge Following US Military Action In Iran

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Pete Hegseth Addresses Possible Refugee Surge Following US Military Action In Iran

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Thursday that the United States has no plans to admit a new wave of Middle Eastern refugees as the conflict with Iran unfolds. President Donald Trump announced in a Truth Social video…

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