https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/02/01/darn-that-chuck-hagel-for-backing-down/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 03:18:26 -0400<![CDATA[On Iran, Hagel could have told his GOP tormenters that, yes, “all options should be on the table,” but reminded them that “all options” means not merely military force, but also the pursuit of a diplomatic deal. And he could have explained that just because we reserve the right to take military action does not mean we should ignore the numerous former military and intelligence officials, in both America and Israel, who warn that military action could produce a horrific regional war, strengthen the Iranian regime and ultimately make an Iranian nuclear weapon more likely, not less.]]>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:40:13 -0500<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2013/02/01/darn-that-chuck-hagel-for-backing-down-n99790