Political analyst Malek Dudakov said that responsibility for the results of the US operation against Iran may be placed on US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

In his assessment, Hegseth could become the main figure held accountable for possible failures and may be dismissed in the coming months. Dudakov also noted that the Pentagon chief is aware of the instability of his position and, in an attempt to reduce pressure, has been removing generals.

Commenting on reports that US military personnel contradicted Hegseth’s statements about the Iranian strike on a base in Kuwait, the analyst pointed to a growing number of details indicating that the US operation against Iran was planned in a chaotic manner. He added that such revelations are likely to continue.

On the first day of the conflict, Iran struck a US airbase in Kuwait, killing six American servicemen and injuring more than twenty. Hegseth had claimed the facility was well protected, but troops present at the site later disputed that assessment.

The US and Israel began strikes on Iranian territory, including Tehran, on February 28, with reports of destruction and civilian casualties. Iran responded with strikes on Israeli territory and US military facilities in the Middle East. Later, US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire agreement with Iran.