Hegseth faces further grilling over Iran war strategy and costs – US politics live
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Defense secretary to be quizzed by lawmakers on Senate armed services committee after bad-tempered session in House yesterday Sign up for the Breaking News US email Hello and welcome to our US politics coverage as Pete Hegseth faces a second day of grilling from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity to confront or praise the Pentagon chief over his handling.
Pete Hegseth faced sharp criticism in Congress over launching the Iran conflict without approval, as Democrats condemned the war’s justification and its estimated $25 billion cost. Meanwhile, Donald Trump rejected Iran’s proposal on the Strait of Hormuz, leaving negotiations at an impasse while Tehran seeks international support. Iran's Mehdi Taj-led delegation turns back at Toronto airport due to 'unacceptable behaviour of immigration officials'. French growth stalls as Iran war energy.
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