Transcript: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 14, 2026

On June 14, 2026, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared on Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan. The interview occurred as Qatari mediators traveled to Tehran to finalize a truce in the U.S.-Iran war. In addition to Hegseth, the program featured Democratic Senators Mark Warner and Mark Kelly. The broadcast focused on the ongoing conflict and the diplomatic efforts to reach a resolution, presenting the current state of the war and the mediation process involving Qatar.