Pete Hegseth & Joseph Aoun
10 shared events · Importance 9 · Last updated Apr 27, 2026
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Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, US Defense Secretary, stated that the US naval blockade is a 'polite' behavior and that US forces are ready to strike Iran's power plants and energy industry if ordered.
Joseph Aoun: Joseph Aoun, the Lebanese President, called for Israel to realize that security comes through negotiations and to fully implement the ceasefire.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the US Defense Secretary, stated that Iran has an opportunity to make a 'good deal' by abandoning nuclear weapons, outlining a key US demand.
Joseph Aoun: Joseph Aoun, the Lebanese President, announced that negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are expected to begin in Washington.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of War, has described the U.S. military strikes on Iran as 'Operation Epic Fury' and emphasized that the U.S. is not engaged in nation-building.
Joseph Aoun: Joseph Aoun, President of Lebanon, stated that Hezbollah's rocket attacks on Israel were 'illegal' and provided a pretext for Israeli retaliation.
Mar 01, 2026 · 42 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the US Defense Secretary, affirmed that the ceasefire with Iran is still in effect despite renewed attacks, stating that the US is not looking for a fight but will respond devastatingly to attacks on shipping.
Joseph Aoun: Joseph Aoun, the President of Lebanon, called for a security deal and an end to Israeli attacks before any meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu.
May 04, 2026 · 46 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the US Defense Secretary, stated that troops were poised to restart combat operations if a deal was not reached, threatening to target Iran's critical dual-use infrastructure, power generation, and energy industry.
Joseph Aoun: Joseph Aoun, the President of Lebanon, has engaged in discussions with Donald Trump regarding a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, and has expressed hope for a broader resolution.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
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