Hegseth testifies on Iran war before Senate committee: Key takeaways
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine testified before the Senate Armed Forces Committee, defending the US war on Iran and addressing concerns about munitions stockpiles and Russia's assistance to Iran. Hegseth claimed the US munitions stockpile is 'in good shape' despite reports indicating otherwise.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine faced questioning from the Senate Armed Forces Committee. This was their second day of public Congressional hearings since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28. Hegseth defended the war, accusing critics of 'fecklessly' aiding US enemies. The Pentagon revealed the war had cost the US at least $25bn. Hegseth maintained the US munitions stockpile was 'in good shape', contradicting reports that it may be depleted. Caine admitted Russia had assisted Iran, but gave few details. Hegseth claimed the 60-day War Powers deadline 'pauses' during a pause in fighting, as the US and Iran have mostly halted attacks since April 8.
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