US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth grilled by Congress over spiralling Iran war costs
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questioning from Congress over the escalating costs of the Iran war and the administration's $1.5 trillion 2027 military budget proposal. The war, which started without congressional approval, has cost $25 billion so far, with Democrats criticizing the conflict's unclear objectives.
The House Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the administration's 2027 military budget proposal, which would boost defence spending to $1.5 trillion. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine emphasized the need for more drones, missile defence systems, and warships. Democrats questioned the spiralling costs of the Iran war, the depletion of US munitions, and the bombing of a school that killed children. The war has cost $25 billion so far, with most of the money spent on munitions. Hegseth faced criticism over the Trump administration's justification for starting the conflict, with some lawmakers questioning the reasoning behind the war. A fragile ceasefire is now in place, but the conflict began without congressional oversight.
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