WATCH: Pete Hegseth, Gen Caine Grilled In Explosive Senate Hearing On Iran War | Times Now World

In this Times Now World News report, we break down the this topic: U.S. Congressman Adam Smith sharply challenged Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a heated House Armed Services Committee hearing, questioning the strategic outcome and cost of the recent U.S.-Iran war. The Pentagon revealed an estimated $25 billion spent on “Operation Epic Fury,” while Smith argued the conflict failed to significantly weaken Iran’s nuclear capabilities or improve the U.S. strategic position. The exchange exposed tensions over the administration’s claims that Iranian facilities were “obliterated,” with lawmakers pressing for clarity on how military action translates into long-term nuclear deterrence. The debate also highlighted concerns over rising regional instability, ongoing negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz, and broader questions about U.S. foreign policy and military accountability. #usiranwar, #adamsmith, #petehegseth, #pentagon, #usnews, #breakingnews, #iran, #middleeast, #congresshearing, #defensebudget, #trump, #geopolitics, #worldnews, #militarynews, #waranalysis, #globalsecurity, #uspolitics, #iranwar, #newsupdate, #washingtondc Stay connected with Times Now World for real-time global news and analysis: 🌐 Read full coverage: https://www.timesnownews.com/world 📱 Instagram:   / timesnow.world   🐦 Follow us on X: https://x.com/TimesNow_World #TimesNowWorld #WorldNews #BreakingNews