Hegseth testifies on Iran war before Senate committee: Key takeaways
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee, defending the ongoing US-Iran conflict and addressing concerns over military spending, stockpiles, and legal justifications for continued operations. Hegseth claimed munitions remain sufficient and offered a contested interpretation of the War Powers Act, arguing the 60-day deadline pauses during ceasefires. The hearing also covered allegations of Russian support for Iran and concerns about reduced civilian oversight and reported civilian casualties in Iranian strikes.
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News|US-Israel war on IranHegseth testifies on Iran war before Senate committee: Key takeawaysUS Pentagon chief testifies alongside top general for second day, in first public Congressional hearings since war began.ListenListen (5 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoUS Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth testifies during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington, DC. [Alex Wroblewski/AFP]By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 30 Apr 202630 Apr 2026United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Cain have faced public questioning for the second day, this time in front of the Senate Armed Forces Committee.The hearing on Thursday came a day after…
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