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- 1Hegseth says US has munitions to keep up Iran war●Hegseth says US has enough munitions to continue Iran war 'as long as we need to'
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States has sufficient munitions to sustain its military campaign against Iran 'as long as we need to'. The statement, reported by ABC News, signals Washington's readiness for a prolonged conflict and comes as the war with Iran continues to draw close attention worldwide.
- 2Hegseth says War Powers deadline void amid Iran ceasefire●Hegseth says War Powers deadline doesn't apply because of ceasefire with Iran
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the War Powers resolution deadline does not apply to the deployment against Iran, arguing the ceasefire between Israel and Iran has ended the hostilities that triggered it. Lawmakers had sought to force a vote on limiting US military action, and his interpretation is likely to sharpen the dispute over congressional authority over war powers.
- 3Hegseth clashes with lawmakers over Iran war and firings▼Hegseth battles with Democrats -- and some Republicans -- over the Iran war and top officials' firings
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing pointed criticism from Democrats and resistance from some Republicans over the US conflict with Iran and his dismissals of senior Pentagon officials. The disputes center on the administration's Iran strategy and concerns about the removals of top defense leadership, making the Pentagon chief a focal point of congressional tension.
- 4Alarm grows over US soldiers' mental health as Iran war continues▼NEW ALARM over mental health of U.S. soldiers as Iran war drags on and Hegseth restricts the press
Concerns are mounting over the mental health of US service members as the war with Iran continues, with reports of a new alarm about troops' psychological strain. The concerns are compounded by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's restrictions on press access, which critics say limit scrutiny of how soldiers are coping with the prolonged conflict.
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing backlash over controversial remarks about the military, drawing criticism from lawmakers, veterans and commentators. The comments have sparked a debate about his fitness to lead the Pentagon and about the direction of defence policy under the Trump administration, with critics demanding accountability and allies defending his record.
- 6Hegseth Holds Trump's Backing as Congressional Support Fades▼Hegseth Is Trump’s Untouchable Warrior—But His Support in Congress Is Slipping
Pete Hegseth continues to enjoy firm backing from President Trump, who has stood by him through repeated controversies, but the Wall Street Journal reports that his support among members of Congress is slipping. The report highlights a growing gap between the White House's loyalty to the Defense Secretary and lawmakers' increasing skepticism, raising questions about his political standing.
- 7Navy veteran warns against Hegseth overhauling senior military leadership●Readers speak: U.S. Navy vet says Hegseth should not be allowed to decimate U.S. senior military leadership
A U.S. Navy veteran, writing in a Hartford Courant reader commentary, argues that Pete Hegseth should not be permitted to 'decimate' America's senior military leadership. The piece adds a service-member's voice to the broader debate over Hegseth's handling of top Pentagon officials and the wave of dismissals and restructuring under his watch at the Defense Department.