Hegseth and Caine Pressed on Iran War Costs at Pentagon Budget Hearing

During a House Appropriations Committee hearing, Representative Pete Aguilar questioned US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine regarding the costs of the US-Iran war and ‘Project Freedom.’ Hegseth stated that the ceasefire is confirmed through communication, while Caine affirmed sufficient munitions are available for current operations. The hearing focused on the Iran war and President Trump’s 2027 Defense budget proposal.