Lawmakers focus on escalating conflict between Israel & Iran in hearing w/ Defense Secretary Hegseth

During Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s last hearing before lawmakers on Wednesday, Senators zeroed in on the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran and questioned him on the Pentagon’s next moves as President Donald Trump hints at increased U.S. involvement.

Hegseth said they were providing options to the president as he decided what to do next, but would not specify whether or not the military was planning to assist with Israeli strikes.

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