US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was criticised over the US$25 billion war with Iran, but said the comments were "reckless, feckless and defeatist."

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced criticism over the estimated US$25 billion cost of the war with Iran, but dismissed their remarks as “reckless, feckless and defeatist”.

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces Congress amid skepticism over Iran war costs and military budget proposals in tense exchanges.

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces Congress amid skepticism over Iran war costs and military budget proposals in tense exchanges.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing questioning from lawmakers as he goes before Congress for the first time since the Iran war began.

The war has cost $25 billion so far, according to Pentagon numbers presented to the House Armed Service Committee.

WASHINGTON, Apri; 29 (UPI) -- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth alternated between championing a proposed massive increase to defense spending and fielding attacks from Democratic lawmakers during testimony on Capitol Hill Wednesday.

Making his first appearance before Congress since the Trump administration went to war in Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced withering questioning from skeptical Democrats Wednesday over a costly conflict being waged without congressional approval. The war has cost $25 billion so far, according to Pentagon numbers presented to the…

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration went to war with Iran, a decision that Democrats say has led to a costly

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing questioning from lawmakers for the first time since US President Donald Trump launched the war against Iran, which Democrats have contested as a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval. Watch our replay.