Iran War Status: Ceasefire Holds as Congress Presses Hegseth on Strategy
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced a second day of intense questioning from lawmakers as the U.S. war with Iran enters a fragile and uncertain phase.
The conflict, launched in February 2026, has cost roughly $25 billion so far and now sits in a tense ceasefire, with no clear resolution. Senators pressed Hegseth on civilian casualties, legal authority, and whether the administration has a defined endgame.
Democrats argued the administration may be stretching war powers limits, while some Republicans raised concerns about Pentagon leadership changes and long-term strategy. Meanwhile, military officials confirmed that Russia has provided support to Iran, raising the risk of broader escalation.
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The war has also begun impacting Americans at home, contributing to higher oil prices and inflation pressures tied to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
For now, the fighting has slowed but not ended—leaving Congress debating whether the U.S. is in a temporary pause or heading toward a longer, more expensive conflict.
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