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Apr 29, 2026
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Hegseth defends Iran war that has cost U.S. $25B so far in tense hearing
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U.S. NEWS
Hegseth defends Iran war that has cost U.S. $25B so far in tense hearing
By Ben Finley, Stephen Groves, David Klepper And Konstantin Toropin The Associated Press
Posted April 29, 2026 12:52 pm
Updated April 29, 2026 5:15 pm
5 min read
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth appears before a House Committee on Armed Services business meeting on the Department of Defense Fiscal Year 2027 on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey Jr.). RL
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