www.christianpost.com By Jon Brown
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth acknowledged during an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes Overtime” that aired Sunday that the war in Iran has a religious element, a comment that comes amid concerns regarding the role eschatology is playing in the conflict.
When Hegseth asserted that U.S. troops involved in the conflict are protected by “the providence of Almighty God,” CBS News’ chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett asked the secretary to clarify if he “views any of this in a religious context.”
Pete Hegseth admits the war against Iran has religious meaning for him, according to his version of Christianity.
Hegseth says it’s important to give U.S. soldiers faith before they go to war.
“They need a connection with their almighty God.” pic.twitter.com/u45lnwhytm
— Shadow of Ezra (@ShadowofEzra) March 9, 2026
Hegseth responded by at first pivoting to Islam, saying, “Obviously, we’re fighting religious fanatics who seek a nuclear capability in order for some religious Armageddon; but from my perspective, obviously I’m a man of faith who encourages our troops to lean into their faith, rely on God. There’s no atheists in foxholes. Your mortality is right on front of you…
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