{"id":4356,"date":"2026-04-08T17:58:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T17:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=4356"},"modified":"2026-04-08T17:58:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T17:58:59","slug":"pete-hegseth-scolds-reporter-who-interrupted-him-at-pentagon-press-briefing-on-iran-cease-fire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=4356","title":{"rendered":"Pete Hegseth scolds reporter who interrupted him at Pentagon press briefing on Iran cease-fire"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 160px; gap: 2px; width: 460px; background: #eee; padding: 2px;\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u6574\u884c\u5bbd\u5e7f\u544a -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876674\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 90px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876676\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u5de6\u4fa7\u7ad6\u6392 -->\r\n  <div style=\"height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876672\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"height: 500px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876680\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u53f3\u4fa7\u6469\u5929\u697c\uff08\u548c\u5de6\u4fa7\u5b8c\u5168\u5bf9\u9f50\uff09 -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-row: 3\/5; height: 750px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876678\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  \r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e6\" data-zoneid=\"5876682\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft wp-block-nypost-editor-partner-article-links\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>Secretary of War Pete Hegseth rebuked a reporter mid-briefing Wednesday at the Pentagon after she interrupted as he was calling on another journalist, telling her to \u201cjust wait\u201d before continuing with questions on Iran and the\u00a0US-brokered cease-fire.<\/p>\n<p>During the exchange, Hegseth had just finished answering questions about Iran\u2019s nuclear capabilities and what he described as a \u201cnew regime\u201d dynamic when he turned to recognize another reporter. Then a separate question was shouted from the room.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cExcuse me, why are you so rude? Just wait. I\u2019m calling on people,\u201d Hegseth said, pausing the briefing to address the interruption. \u201cThank you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added, \u201cSo nasty\u201d under his breath.<\/p>\n<p>The reporter he initially called on then proceeded with her question, referencing a recent statement from President\u00a0Donald Trump\u00a0about potential military action against Iran.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYesterday, in the president\u2019s Truth Social, he threatened to wipe out a civilization. That statement elicited a huge response in America,\u201d she said. \u201cIf Iran did not come to the table and make a deal yesterday by the deadline, was the president really prepared to wipe out Iran entirely?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hegseth responded by outlining what he described as pre-positioned\u00a0US military\u00a0options.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Secretary of War Pete Hegseth scolded a reporter who interrupted him during a press briefing at the Pentagon on the cease-fire in Iran on April 8, 2026. <span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Hegseth said President Trump\u2019s threats of strikes on Iran\u2019s energy infrastructure helped secure the cease-fire deal. <span class=\"credit\">AFP via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cLike I said, we had a target set locked and loaded of infrastructure, bridges, power plants,\u201d Hegseth said. \u201cRemember this is a terror regime. The military regime used all of these things for dual use to fund their military, to fund their terror campaigns.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow The Post\u2019s coverage of the United States\u2019 airstrikes on Iran:<\/h2>\n<p>\t<iframe height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/flo.uri.sh\/visualisation\/27837330\/embed\" title=\"Interactive or visual content\" class=\"flourish-embed-iframe\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"width:100%\" sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-forms allow-scripts allow-downloads allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\"><\/iframe>\n\t<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p>He continued, emphasizing the role of deterrence in negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey knew exactly the scope of what we were capable of,\u201d Hegseth said. \u201cWe hit some military targets on Kharg, which is a bit of a signal. They can\u2019t defend it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to Hegseth, that pressure shaped Iran\u2019s decision-making at the negotiating table.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The Post\u2019s cover on the cease-fire announcement. <span class=\"credit\">rfaraino<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cIran ultimately understood their ability, their future to produce, to generate power, to fuel their terrorist regime was in our hands. It was in President Trump\u2019s hands,\u201d he said. \u201cThat\u2019s why they came to the table.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added that the threat of expanded strikes played a decisive role in securing a cease-fire.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single__inline-module inline-module inline-module--newsletter aligncenter inline-module--nypostbusinessunit aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-newsletter\" data-source-unit=\"Inline Newsletter Module Morning Report\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__inner\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__title-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__unsubmitted-title-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart your day with all you need to know\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p class=\"inline-module__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMorning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cHe ultimately said, \u2018We can take it all from you. Your ability to export energy will be taken away, and the United States military has the ability to strike those things with impunity,\u2019\u201d Hegseth said, referencing Trump. \u201cThat type of threat is what brought them to the place where they effectively say, \u2018Hey, OK, we want to cut this deal.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Earlier in the briefing, Hegseth addressed questions about Iran\u2019s nuclear program and the administration\u2019s stance on enrichment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s always been non-negotiable that they won\u2019t have nuclear capabilities,\u201d he said. \u201cThey will either give it to us voluntarily\u2026 or if we have to do something else ourselves\u2026 we reserve that opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- \u603b\u5bb9\u5668\uff1a\u6700\u5927\u5bbd908px Grid\u7d27\u51d1\u5e03\u5c40 -->\r\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 728px 160px; gap:2px; width:908px; background:#eee; padding:2px;\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- 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