New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- US War Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Monday that he stands by Admiral Frank Bradley and 'the combat decisions he has made' on September 2.

Hegseth said in an X post, "Let's make one thing crystal clear: Admiral Mitch Bradley is an American hero, a true professional, and has my 100% support. I stand by him and the combat decisions he has made - on the September 2 mission and all others since."

"America is fortunate to have such men protecting us. When this @DeptofWar says we have the back of our warriors - we mean it," he added.

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