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Secretary of Defense 'No Quarter' Policy Statement

March 13 – March 16, 2026

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is facing legal scrutiny and criticism from lawmakers after suggesting a 'no quarter' policy against Iranian forces, which critics argue violates international law and the laws of armed conflict.

4 Articles

Mark Kelly Accuses Trump Of 'Making Up' Iran War Objectives. Pentagon Already Laid Them Out.

The Daily WireRight

Mark Kelly rebukes Pete Hegseth over war language: 'Should know better'

NewsweekCenter

Democratic lawmaker condemns Hegseth's call for 'no quarter' for US enemies

The GuardianCenter Left

Secretary Of Defense Hegseth Casually Promises Iranians 'No Quarter' - A War Crime

HuffPostLeft

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