PBS · 12 May 2026
Hegseth grilled over direction of Iran war and costs for Americans
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified in back-to-back Capitol Hill hearings where he faced bipartisan frustration about the Iran war and its rising costs. With neither the Americans nor the Iranians softening their demands, the President left for a high-stakes visit to Iran's chief ally, China. S
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced bipartisan criticism regarding the escalating costs and direction of the Iran war, highlighting a stalemate in negotiations. The situation is further complicated by the President's upcoming visit to China, Iran's key ally.
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