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March 31, 2026
Defense Secretary Hegseth to Testify Before House on Iran Conflict
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to testify publicly before the House Armed Services Committee on April 29, marking his first public appearance since the U.S. conflict with Iran began.
- Lawmakers from both parties are demanding more transparency and detailed answers regarding the administration's strategy and troop movements in the ongoing conflict.
- Concerns have been raised about the safety of U.S. forces in the region, with calls for a clearer plan on military objectives and potential troop deployments.
2 Sources
- Hegseth to testify before Congress for first time since start of Iran warMar 31, 2026 at 3:57 PM · The Hill
- Hegseth slated for House testimony as pressure builds over Iran war, sources sayMar 31, 2026 at 5:01 PM · CBS News