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Watch live: US Central Command leader faces Senate panel on Iran, military posture

Watch live: US Central Command leader faces Senate panel on Iran, military posture

Summary

Admiral Brad Cooper, leader of U.S. Central Command, will speak to the Senate Armed Services Committee about President Trump's defense budget request for 2027 and the military's position during the Middle East conflict. This hearing takes place while the temporary ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran faces uncertainty.

Key Facts

  • Adm. Brad Cooper is the head of U.S. Central Command.
  • He will testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee.
  • The topic includes President Trump’s fiscal year 2027 defense budget request.
  • The hearing will cover U.S. military efforts amid conflicts in the Middle East.
  • The temporary ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is currently unstable.
  • The Trump administration is involved in managing the situation.
  • The hearing aims to discuss military strategy and budget needs going forward.
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