'Gotcha Question' On Iran Backfires As Hegseth Clashes With Democrat - WATCH
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clashed with Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna during a House Armed Services Committee hearing over the costs of the Iran conflict and the nuclear threat. The hearing occurred amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran, with a fragile ceasefire holding in parts of the region.
A heated exchange occurred during a House Armed Services Committee hearing between US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna. Khanna questioned Hegseth about the financial toll of the Iran conflict on American taxpayers, citing estimates of $631 billion. Hegseth rejected the question, calling it a 'gotcha' attempt, and shifted the focus to national security, asking about the cost of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The conflict has seen intermittent strikes, economic disruption, and diplomatic breakdowns, with both sides recently signalling cautious interest in de-escalation. Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but US officials rejected the proposal, citing concerns over Iran's enrichment activities. The human cost of the conflict has mounted, with both sides suffering losses in recent months.
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