Hegseth Defends Iran War Policy in Senate Clash
Fast facts
- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 06:45 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
US Secretary of Defense Jim Hegseth was on the defensive as Democratic senators grilled him on the true cost of the war in Iran. The exchange highlighted ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, with Hegseth facing criticism for his handling of the situation. Reuters reports that Hegseth insisted that the war is necessary to counter Iranian aggression, while BBC says he struggled to provide clear answers on troop numbers and costs.