A heated Senate hearing erupted as Senator Richard Blumenthal confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the escalating costs of the Iran war, estimated at more than $25 billion, and its impact on U.S. service members and veterans.

Blumenthal raised serious concerns about war-related injuries, long-term veteran compensation cuts, and the accuracy of Pentagon cost estimates, arguing that the true financial burden on taxpayers may be significantly higher than reported.

The debate intensified as Hegseth defended the operation as a “historic military success,” while lawmakers questioned whether the American public supports the ongoing conflict and its growing economic consequences.

Blumenthal also pushed for support of the Major Richard Star Act, aimed at eliminating the so-called “wounded warrior tax,” which reduces retirement pay for disabled veterans.

The exchange highlights deep divisions in Congress over war funding, military accountability, and the human cost of U.S. foreign policy.

👉 Watch the full intense Senate clash as lawmakers debate one of the most controversial military operations in recent years.

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