US defense secretary accused of farting during press conference

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A video alleging US Defense Secretary Pete Heges farted during a press conference has gone viral. The video was posted by the Iranian Embassy in Kenya with a sarcastic caption about open straits, referencing global oil transport routes. Indian media suggests the audio may be fabricated, and the incident highlights escalating online information warfare between the US and Iran amidst ongoing conflict.


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