US Secretary of Defense defends Iran war amid ammunition shortage concerns
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth defended the Trump administration's military actions in Iran before Congress, while acknowledging strain on US weapons stockpiles. Hegseth confirmed that rebuilding ammunition reserves depleted during the conflict could take several months to multiple years.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivered a forceful testimony before Congress, defending the Trump administration's military actions in Iran. He rejected Democratic lawmakers' characterization of the war as a 'quagmire', saying it was 'disrespectful to US troops'. Hegseth acknowledged challenges in replenishing US military stockpiles, confirming that rebuilding ammunition reserves could take several months to multiple years. He emphasized that modern munitions production is a slow process and cannot be rapidly scaled up. Democratic lawmakers warned against deeper US involvement in prolonged Middle East conflicts, arguing that limited operations risk escalating into wider instability. The exchange highlighted growing political divisions in Washington over US foreign policy and military readiness.
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