FT: Hegseth broker tried to invest in weapons just before Iran war

More on this subject from other reputable sources:

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– Salon.com (D+): [Hegseth allegedly tried to invest in defense fund ahead of Iran war – Salon.com](https://www.salon.com/2026/03/31/hegseth-allegedly-tried-to-invest-in-defense-fund-ahead-of-iran-war/)
– Mediaite (C+): [Hegseth’s Broker Reportedly Sought To Invest Millions in Defense Contractors in Run-Up To War](https://www.mediaite.com/politics/trump/hegseths-broker-reportedly-sought-to-invest-millions-in-defense-contractors-in-run-up-to-war/)
– Common Dreams (C-): [Hegseth Broker Reportedly Tried to Make ‘Big Investment’ in Weapons Stocks Just Before Iran War](https://www.commondreams.org/news/pete-hegseth-weapons-stocks)
– Financial Times (A-): [Pete Hegseth’s broker looked to buy defence fund before Iran attack](https://www.ft.com/content/744ea8dc-6d93-4fe9-a5e3-36de4f5d06db)

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