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Hegseth's contentious hearing in Congress reveals partisan divide over Iran war

By Nick Schifrin, Eliot Barnhart

For the first time since the U.S. went to war with Iran, Defense Secretary Hegseth faced sharp questions on Wednesday from Congress. During the hearing, the Pentagon revealed that the war so far has cost $25 billion. The fighting is…

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WATCH: Hegseth calls congressional Democrats, some Republicans 'biggest adversary' in Iran war

By Joshua Barajas

“The biggest adversary we face at this point are the reckless, feckless and defeatist words of congressional Democrats and some Republicans,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in his opening remarks in Wednesday’s budget hearing before the House Armed Services Committee.

WATCH: Hegseth, Caine testify for the 1st time since start of Iran war in House hearing

By Ben Finley, Stephen Groves, David Klepper, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced withering questioning from skeptical Democrats Wednesday over a costly conflict being waged without congressional approval.

WATCH: Hegseth calls U.S. war in Iran a 'gift to the world'

By Associated Press

Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. blockade of Iranian shipping will continue “as long as it takes” to accomplish America’s “bold and dangerous” mission to end Iran’s threat to global security.

A timeline of Trump's shifting statements about how long the Iran war will last

By Amy Sherman, Zoe Weyand, PolitiFact

Since the U.S. and Israel launched the strikes against Iran Feb. 28, President Donald Trump has made contradictory statements about the timeline to end the war. He has repeatedly declared victory and then later threatened Iran.

WATCH: Hegseth says Americans 'see the success' in Iran

By Associated Press

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth touted public support for the war during remarks at the Pentagon on Thursday, contrasting that with what he said was an overly critical press.

Fact-checking Trump and Hegseth's claims of U.S. 'victory' in the Iran war

By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman, PolitiFact

Based on available information, the U.S. and its military partner, Israel, achieved significant battlefield wins, experts said. However, they said that calling it a "total victory" overlooks significant strategic setbacks for the U.S.

Much remains unclear after U.S., Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire

By Bassem Mroue, Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz, Associated Press

Both the U.S. and Iran declared victory.

WATCH: Hegseth says U.S. military has done its part 'for now' after Trump agrees to 2-week Iran ceasefire

By Associated Press

“We stand ready in the background to ensure Iran upholds every reasonable term,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday.

Experts say Trump's threats to destroy Iran's infrastructure could be considered war crime

By Ben Finley, Lindsay Whitehurst, Gary Fields, Associated Press

In his news conference Monday, President Donald Trump threatened to blow up every bridge and power plant in Iran, action that would be so far-reaching that some experts in military law said it could constitute a war crime.