Article Summary

The article reports on congressional hearings where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the Trump administration's handling of the Iran war, especially regarding depleted munitions and strained alliances, while downplaying concerns by saying stockpiles are sufficient. It highlights bipartisan criticism over the war's cost—now nearly $29 billion—and diplomatic fallout, but doesn't mention any impact on Iranian civilians or the humanitarian toll of the conflict. The presentation of facts leans into political and military perspectives, using measured language to normalize ongoing war as a logistical challenge rather than a moral or humanitarian crisis.