Multiple news sources confirm that Pete Hegseth, serving as Defense Secretary, was asked by reporters about reports that Iran moved highly enriched uranium before U.S. Strikes on the Fordow nuclear site. In response, Hegseth strongly criticized or "attacked" the media for their coverage and questions, expressing frustration over the narrative and disputing the implications of those reports. This aligns with the claim that he attacked a reporter for asking about such reports. The coverage shows a clear confrontation centered on the uranium movement prior to the strikes.
Sources:
- The Hill: "Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth berated the media over reports on a U.S. Assessment on the damage inflicted by U.S. Strikes on Iranian nuclear enrichment sites."
- Mediaite: "Pete Hegseth loses it on reporters for manipulating the public mind."
- Sky News: "Taking questions now, defense secretary Pete Hegseth was repeatedly pressed over whether enriched uranium was moved from the Fordow facility before the US strikes."
- NBC News video coverage of Hegseth blaming the media in response to related reports.
