CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett sat down with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Washington, D.C., for an in-depth discussion on Friday, March 6th.
Their conversation focused on the current state of the war with Iran, potential American casualties, what an Iranian surrender might entail, and more.
**Editor’s Note:**
The video above features an extended version of the interview originally broadcast on *60 Minutes* on Sunday, March 8, 2026. This extended version has been condensed for clarity.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/defense-secretary-pete-hegseths-extended-60-minutes-interview/