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Hegseth and Ro Khanna clash over massive US Iran war costs in fiery hearing
Politics
Published on 30 April 2026
A staggering price tag sparked a blunt fight
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Rep. Ro Khanna ignited a heated exchange during a House Armed Services Committee hearing. The dispute centered on the claimed $631 billion economic impact of a US-Iran conflict, with sharp back-and-forth over nuclear security spending and accountability. The moment underscored how quickly fiscal arguments are fueling major policy fights in Washington.
- Hegseth and Ro Khanna clashed during a House Armed Services hearing
- The debate focused on a cited $631 billion Iran war economic impact
- Arguments centered on nuclear security and defense spending priorities
- The exchange highlighted growing tension over war costs in US politics
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