Hegseth snaps at 'rude' reporter for interrupting Pentagon briefing on Iran

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth shut down a reporter who shouted at him during a Pentagon news conference on the ceasefire with Iran. 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 "just wait" before continuing with questions on Iran and the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. During the exchange, Hegseth had just finished answering questions about Iran’s nuclear capabilities and what he described as a "new regime" dynamic when he turned to recognize another reporter. Then a separate question was shouted from the room. "Excuse me, why are you so rude? Just wait. I’m calling on people," Hegseth said, pausing the briefing to address the interruption. "Thank you." HEGSETH DECLARES ‘DECISIVE MILITARY VICTORY’ OVER IRAN War Secretary Pete Hegseth spea