Hegseth clashes with lawmakers over Iran war in nearly six-hour-long hearing

US Defence Secretary Hegseth faced a nearly six-hour-long hearing with the House Armed Services Committee, where he sparred with Democratic lawmakers over the Iran war. Hegseth said the biggest adversary is defeatist words, while Democrats criticised the use of federal money in the conflict. The war has cost the US a significant amount, with most expenses going towards munitions and equipment replacement