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Criticism of Hegseth over costs of US war with Iran

Criticism of Hegseth over costs of US war with Iran

US lawmakers questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding the financial costs of the conflict with Iran during a House of Representatives budget hearing. While the session was intended to review the Defense Department's budget proposal, the discussion focused heavily on the expenditures associated with the ongoing war.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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