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Article: US defence chief ends Iran war briefing with prayer for troops

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Summary: US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth concluded a Pentagon briefing on the Iran campaign by reciting a prayer for the strength and protection of US troops. The briefing drew criticism from officials who argued that such rhetoric frames the conflict as a religious war.

Main Topics Covered: 1. The US Secretary of War's public prayer for troops engaged in Iran. 2. Criticism over rhetoric that characterizes the military campaign in religious terms.

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https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/3/10/us-defence-chief-ends-iran-war-briefing-with-prayer-for-troops?traffic_source=rss

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Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera

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2026-03-10 14:36

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2026-03-10 12:00

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2026-03-10 12:01

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US defence chief ends Iran war briefing with prayer for troops
US defence chief ends Iran war briefing with prayer for troops
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recited a prayer for US troops attacking Iran, asking for strength and protection, during a Pentagon briefing. American and Israeli officials have been criticised for pushing rhetoric suggesting that the campaign against Iran is a religious war.
Published On 10 Mar 2026