Israel-Iran war LIVE: U.S. Congress to grill Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on West Asia conflict
U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers on the 2027 military budget proposal amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed eight people, including civil defence rescuers, despite an ongoing ceasefire.
U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers on Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration launched the war against Iran. The hearing is to discuss the administration’s 2027 military budget proposal, which would boost defence spending to $1.5 trillion. Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine are expected to stress the need for more drones, missile defence systems, and warships. Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed eight people, including civil defence rescuers, and wounded two soldiers despite an ongoing ceasefire. Oil prices eased after a multi-day rally as investors digested the UAE's decision to quit OPEC.
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