Democrats Challenge Pete Hegseth After He Confirms Iran's Nuclear Sites Were Destroyed Months Before the Current Conflict Began

The US Defense Secretary testified before Congress, asserting that Iran's nuclear sites were destroyed in 2025 attacks, facing sharp questioning from Democrats. The war has incurred a cost of $25 billion to date, and the Trump administration initially expected the conflict to last only 4-5 weeks, but it has now persisted for over two months. President Trump defended the operation, maintaining the blockade until Iran addresses its nuclear goals.