US lawmakers to grill Pentagon chief on Iran war
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to testify before Congress regarding the ongoing Iran war, facing scrutiny from lawmakers. This hearing comes amid dissatisfaction over classified briefings and the lack of a clear plan to end the conflict. The situation has escalated tensions, leading to significant military and economic repercussions.
- ▪Secretary Hegseth will testify before the House Armed Services Committee on April 29.
- ▪Lawmakers have expressed dissatisfaction with classified briefings about the Iran war.
- ▪House Democrats have introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth for waging war without congressional approval.
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US lawmakers to grill Pentagon chief on Iran warSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxUS House Democrats introduced six articles of impeachment against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth earlier in April.PHOTO: AFPPublished Apr 29, 2026, 03:46 PMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 03:46 PMListenWASHINGTON – US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will face tough questions from lawmakers about the Iran war on April 29 during his first testimony to Congress since the start of the conflict.
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