New Delhi, April 7 -- A viral video of Pete Hegseth has triggered widespread online debate. The United States Secretary of War was allegedly heard passing gas during a public address.

The incident reportedly took place during a press briefing on April 6. Hegseth was speaking about a US pilot rescue operation in Iran. The clip appears to capture the moment just before his opening remarks.

The authenticity of the video remains questionable. While some believe it's genuine, others call it AI-generated.

The video quickly spread across social media platforms. It has gathered millions of views and sparked memes and humorous reactions.

The Embassy of Iran in Kenya took this opportunity to mock Pete Hegseth. "The Strait is open," it wrote whi...