Iran’s defense-industrial base ‘completely’ destroyed, Pentagon chief Hegseth says

Iran’s defense-industrial base ‘completely’ destroyed, Pentagon chief Hegseth says The Times of Israel

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Times of Israel: Iran’s defense-industrial base ‘completely’ destroyed, Pentagon chief Hegseth says.

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