Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth Testifies on Iran War Costs and Strategy
The United States Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, testified publicly before Congress on April 29 regarding the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran, which began on February 28, 2026.This marked Hegseth's first public appearance since the conflict started.During the hearing, the Pentagon officially disclosed that the war has cost approximately $25 billion so far.This figure was detailed by Jules Hurst III, the Pentagon's acting comptroller, who noted that most of the expenditure was on munitions, deployment of assets to the Middle East, and equipment lost in the fighting.Hegseth faced intense questioning from lawmakers about the war's long-term goals and timeline.He defended... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Apr 2026 18:01 LONDON
