Hegseth Faces Bipartisan Scrutiny Over Mounting Iran War Costs
US Defense Secretary Hegseth faced joint questioning from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Congress over escalating military spending related to the Iran conflict, according to The Washington Post.
Republican fiscal conservatives expressed concerns about deficit expansion, while Democratic lawmakers criticized the administration for not fully assessing costs before launching military operations. Hegseth defended the Pentagon’s spending plans during the hearing, but failed to fully allay lawmakers’ concerns.
The debate reflects growing divisions within US politics over overseas military engagement and raises questions about the fiscal sustainability of prolonged conflict.