US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before Congress on the Pentagon’s budget for the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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US lawmakers question Pete Hegseth over budget for war on Iran
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared before Congress to discuss the Pentagon's proposed budget. The hearing focused specifically on funding allocated for what lawmakers described as the "US-Israeli war on Iran." During his testimony, Hegseth was questioned by lawmakers regarding the financial implications and strategic justifications for these expenditures.
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared before Congress to discuss the Pentagon's proposed budget. The hearing focused specifically on funding allocated for what lawmakers described as the "US-Israeli war on Iran." During his testimony, Hegseth was questioned by lawmakers regarding the financial implications and strategic justifications for these expenditures. The session took place on Capitol Hill, where the defense secretary defended the budget requests. The primary purpose of the congressional inquiry was to scrutinize the allocation of resources for potential military operations involving Iran.
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The US has deployed troops and assets to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in preparation for a potential conflict with Iran.
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Hegseth testified that the Pentagon's budget for the war on Iran is necessary to protect American interests and deter Iranian aggression.
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The US Defense Department's budget for the war on Iran includes $33.6 billion in military spending.
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