US Secy Of War Pete Hegseth Faces Questions From Senate Committee Over Iran War (opens in new tab)

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth strongly defended the Trump administration’s handling of the Iran war during a tense congressional hearing focused on the Pentagon’s budget and military strategy\. Lawmakers questioned the growing financial burden of the conflict after Pentagon officials revealed the war has already cost around $25 billion, most of it spent on munitions and operations\. Democrats on the panel criticised the administration’s long-term strategy and rising economic impact, while...