US Defense Secretary questioned on Iran war costs and strategy
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared before the House Armed Services Committee on April 30, 2026, facing intense questioning over the ongoing war with Iran.This marked his first congressional appearance since the conflict began under the Trump administration.The nearly six-hour hearing focused on the war's high financial cost, military leadership changes, and the justification for the conflict.Pentagon figures presented during the session revealed the war has cost $25 billion so far, with defense spending projected to reach a record $1.5 trillion in 2027.Democratic and some Republican lawmakers challenged Hegseth on the rationale for the war, particularly after US strikes in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 07:01 LONDON
