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Apr 30, 2026
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Hegseth says Trump doesn’t need Iran war approval while ceasefire in place
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U.S. NEWS
Hegseth says Trump doesn’t need Iran war approval while ceasefire in place
By Ben Finley, Stephen Groves And Meg Kinnard The Associated Press
Posted April 30, 2026 5:09 pm
Updated April 30, 2026 5:13 pm
5 min read
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