Hegseth testifies on Iran war before Senate committee: Key takeaways | US-Israel war on Iran News
Pete Hegseth and Dan Cain, the US Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testified before the Senate Armed Forces Committee on Thursday. They defended the war against Iran, citing a strong munitions stockpile and acknowledging limited details about Russia's assistance to Iran. Hegseth argued that the 60-day pause in fighting under the War Powers Act does not halt the clock, while Senator Tim Kaine expressed skepticism about this interpretation. Hegseth also faced questions about civilian casualties, including a strike on a girls' school in Minab, and his role in advising President Trump. Senator Jack Reed questioned whether Hegseth was providing counsel that aligns with the president's needs rather than what is necessary for the war effort.
29 APR 2026
— Al Jazeera
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Pete Hegseth and Dan Cain testified before the Senate Armed Forces Committee, defending the war against Iran and addressing questions about civilian casualties and the war's impact.
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