WorldUpdated November 8

US post-election debate questions Hegseth’s role in Iran-war planning

Asharq News reported that the US midterm results intensified debate over responsibility for the Iran war and Hegseth’s role. Former US assistant secretary of defense Mark Kimmitt assessed that Hegseth had significant influence in persuading President Donald Trump to enter the war and in military strategy. Kimmitt linked the lack of a swift, decisive result—which he described as promised—to increased pressure on Hegseth’s position. Former US intelligence official Norman Roule said responsibility for errors could not be determined without knowing the advice and assessments presented, the decisions made and the authorities exercised; much of that process was not public. Asharq also reported Vice President JD Vance attributed the Republican loss chiefly to the war, while Trump said he was not considering replacing Hegseth and praised his work.

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