Sceptical Democrats confront Hegseth for first time since start of Iran war
Sceptical Democrats confronted US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, questioning the Trump administration's justification and the war's ballooning costs. The war has cost $25 billion so far, with most of the money spent on munitions.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questioning from Democrats over the Iran war during a House Armed Services Committee hearing. The hearing discussed the administration's 2027 military budget proposal, which would boost defence spending to $1.5 trillion. Democrats questioned the war's justification, citing contradictory statements from Hegseth, and expressed concerns over the war's costs and the drawdown of critical US munitions. The war, launched on February 28 without congressional oversight, has cost $25 billion so far. Hegseth and General Dan Caine are expected to stress the need for more drones, missile defence systems, and warships. The US has responded to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz with a navy blockade and a military buildup in the region.
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