Reportedly Hegseth is a strong voice against striking Iran or Iranian allies despite demands from Israel.

Also reportedly Trump literally handwaved Netanyahu away on the issue.

Is the new smear campaign a Mossad operation?

I couldnt find the original article because google is flooded with hit pieces

https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/hegseth-iran-waltz-trump-pentagon-b2737516.html