No 10 Rejects Hegseth's Claims on Nato Afghan Combat Roles No 10 Rejects Hegseth's Claims on Nato Afghan Combat Roles

LONDON — Downing Street has publicly rebuked Pete Hegseth, stating that the US defense secretary was incorrect to claim that most non-US Nato soldiers did not fight in Afghanistan. The UK government pushed back against the remarks by emphasizing the heavy sacrifices and combat contributions made by British and allied troops during the conflict.