Pete Hegseth told a press conference that US forces killed the head of the unit, telling reporters they had "hunted down and killed" the leader. "Also yesterday, the leader of the unit who attempted to assassinate President Trump has been hunted down and killed," he said. "Iran tried to kill President Trump. And President Trump got the last laugh." "An American submarine sunk an Iranian warship that thought it was safe in international waters," Hegseth said.

Source: Daily Mirror March 04, 2026 15:19 UTC