"Honore called Hegseth's comments reckless and outrageous, stating that it may be what gets these pilots tortured or killed. He emphasized the direct relationship between the secretary's statements and the safety of American personnel."
"Hegseth's remarks about giving no quarter would have direct impact on our airman that's on the ground somewhere in Iran right now trying to survive, that, if he's caught, he will end up being treated very bad or even killed on the spot."
Ret. Lt. Gen. Russell Honore condemned Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's 'no quarter' comments, stating they could lead to the death of a missing American aviator in Iran. Following the shootdown of a U.S. F-15 and an A-10 Warthog, Honore expressed concern that Hegseth's rhetoric violates rules of war. He emphasized that such language could result in severe consequences for captured soldiers, potentially leading to torture or execution. Honore highlighted the direct relationship between Hegseth's statements and the safety of American personnel in hostile situations.
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