Hegseth faces more grilling from Congress as Iran-Israel conflict escalates

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared at a Senate hearing amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran in the Middle East. — Image credit: Kayla Bartkowski/Staff via Getty Images

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared at a Senate hearing amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran in the Middle East. President Donald Trump is considering options for addressing the Israel-Iran conflict, including military strikes against Iran.

Hegseth said the Pentagon provides military options to Trump, including whether to use a 30,000-pound bunker buster bomb carried by a B-2 stealth bomber.

The hearing included debates on congressional war powers, evacuation plans for Americans in Israel and concerns about regional stability and U.S. troop protection.

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Key points from the Left

Former President Donald Trump is considering options for addressing the Israel-Iran conflict, including military strikes against Iran.
Bridget Brink announced her candidacy for a House seat in Michigan, aiming to flip a district won by Republicans in 2024.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee about the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
Senator Peter Welch criticized the Republican-led hearing on President Joe Biden's health as political maneuvering.

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Key points from the Center

On June 18, 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared at a Senate hearing amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran in the Middle East.
Tensions escalated as Iran’s nuclear ambitions became a focal point and Israel conducted attacks on Iranian sites, leading Iran’s highest religious and political authority to issue stern warnings.
Hegseth said the Pentagon provides military options to President Trump, including whether to use a 30,000-pound bunker buster bomb carried by a B-2 stealth bomber.
The hearing included debates on Congressional war powers, evacuation plans for Americans in Israel, and concerns about regional stability and U.S. Troop protection.
Hegseth confirmed maximum force protection for 40,000 U.S. Troops deployed in the region, while Trump remained undecided on direct military action against Iran.

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Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has stated that the country will never surrender in its conflict with Israel.
Iran's Supreme Leader warned against U.S. Military intervention, saying it would cause "irreparable damage."
Donald Trump claimed that he knows the location of Iran's Supreme Leader and stated, "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!"
Reports suggest Trump may be considering a U.S. Strike on Iran's Fordow nuclear site in response to escalating tensions.

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