Hegseth clashes with lawmakers over Iran war in nearly six-hour-long hearing
Summary
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared before the House Armed Services Committee for nearly six hours to discuss the ongoing war in Iran. Lawmakers questioned him about the high costs, military strategy, and a deadly airstrike on a school in Iran, which is still under investigation.Key Facts
- Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced a nearly six-hour hearing with lawmakers about the Iran war.
- The US has spent $25 billion on the conflict so far, mostly on weapons and equipment replacement.
- The US and Iran have agreed on a ceasefire to allow peace talks, but the war is not over.
- The White House asked Congress to increase the defense budget to $1.5 trillion, the largest military spending increase since World War II.
- Some Democrats called the war expensive and fought without Congress’s approval, criticizing President Trump’s handling of the conflict.
- Republicans generally supported the military actions against Iran, viewing Iran as a serious threat.
- There was discussion about a US airstrike on a school in Iran that killed many civilians, mostly children; the event is still under investigation.
- Hegseth will face another hearing before the US Senate the day after this hearing.
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