Iran war hearing: Key takeaways as Hegseth faces 2nd day of grilling
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced intense questioning on Capitol Hill over the Iran war, with lawmakers scrutinizing the conflict's cost, strategy, and leadership. The war has cost around $25 billion, driven by heavy use of advanced munitions, and has resulted in 14 US service member deaths.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced a second day of intense questioning on Capitol Hill over the Iran war. The conflict has cost around $25 billion, largely driven by heavy use of advanced munitions. Pentagon officials confirmed the financial toll, with lawmakers warning the true cost could climb sharply when factoring in troop deployments and replenishing depleted weapons stockpiles. The Senate Armed Services Committee hearing is expected to revisit concerns over the war's cost and strategy, as well as the Trump administration's proposed $1.5 trillion defence budget for 2027. Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine will argue for increased investment in drones, missile defence systems, and naval power. Lawmakers are likely to criticize the war as a costly and avoidable conflict launched without sufficient congressional oversight.
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