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War Secretary Pete Hegseth and State Secretary Marco Rubio are reportedly “at each other’s throat...

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Posted March 8, 2026

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AF Post (@AFpost) is a Twitter account known for sharing conservative-leaning news and commentary on U.S. politics, foreign policy, and military affairs. Its style is concise, provocative, and often amplifies unverified reports from niche sources to engage a right-wing audience. Credibility is low due to reliance on anonymous sourcing and lack of primary verification, frequently criticized for sensationalism.

What's This About?

The post reports a heated feud between U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio over deploying American troops to Iran amid an ongoing U.S.-Iran war dubbed 'Operation Epic Fury.' Hegseth supports ground deployment at Israel's request to target IRGC leaders and nuclear sites, while Rubio opposes it, fearing a prolonged entanglement and domestic backlash.[1] This tension highlights broader strategic debates in the Trump administration on limiting the conflict to airstrikes versus escalation, with at least six U.S. service members killed so far.[1]

🔥Why It's Trending

The post is trending due to escalating U.S. military actions in the Iran war, including recent Pentagon briefings and reports of degraded Iranian nuclear capabilities, sparking public debate on troop involvement.[1][2] Timing aligns with Hegseth's March 2026 briefing where he avoided confirming boots on the ground, fueling speculation amid high-stakes regional tensions.[2] Its provocative language amplifies partisan divides on foreign policy just days after the Middle East Eye article.

💡Fun Facts

1The feud phrase 'at each other’s throats' comes directly from anonymous U.S. and regional officials speaking to Middle East Eye.[1]
2Operation Epic Fury targets Iran's ballistic missiles, navy, and nuclear infrastructure, with U.S. forces described as 'ahead of schedule.'[2][3]
3Rubio recently backtracked on claiming the U.S. struck Iran to preempt an Israeli attack.[1]
4CIA is reportedly training Kurdish fighters for operations inside Iran.[1]
5Hegseth dodged questions on ground troops in a recent Pentagon briefing, saying 'I'm not going to comment.'[2]