US defense secretary defends budget in first hearing since Iran war
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-04-30 01:06 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Tax & Budget, War & Conflict
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced lawmakers for the first time since the war on Iran began, defending the administration’s proposed $1.5 trillion defence budget.
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