Hegseth ‘dangerously exaggerated’ US military triumph in Iran, Senate hears
Senator Jack Reed accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of providing an inaccurate and overly optimistic portrayal of U.S. military success in Iran, claiming his statements were dangerously exaggerated and undermined both strategic clarity and troop safety. Reed emphasized that the war has led to economic costs for American families and lacks a coherent strategy, while criticizing Hegseth's conduct and priorities at the Pentagon. The remarks came during a tense Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the military budget and the ongoing conflict with Iran.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies before a Senate armed services committee hearing Thursday. Photograph: Ken Cedeno/ReutersView image in fullscreenDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies before a Senate armed services committee hearing Thursday. Photograph: Ken Cedeno/ReutersPete HegsethHegseth ‘dangerously exaggerated’ US military triumph in Iran, Senate hearsSenator Jack Reed says at hearing that defense secretary failed to give Trump accurate picture of war in Iran US politics live – latest updates Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Robert Tait in WashingtonThu 30 Apr 2026 13.38 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GooglePete Hegseth has failed to give Donald Trump an accurate picture of the war on Iran while resorting to “dangerously exaggerated” statements to create…
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