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US Senators Grill Hegseth Over Iran War, Hormuz, Ukraine Aid Delays
(MENAFN) US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth came under sharp questioning from both Republican and Democratic senators on Tuesday during a hearing focused on the war with Iran, tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, and stalled military support for Ukraine.
Hegseth appeared alongside Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee examining President Donald Trump’s proposed defense budget for 2027. Lawmakers used the session to raise concerns about US military planning, Iran’s continued resistance, and the impact of regional instability on global energy supplies.
During the hearing, Sen. Chris Coons repeatedly questioned Hegseth over a $400 million weapons package for Ukraine that Congress approved months ago but has yet to be fully implemented.
“Will you commit to spending those $400 million for weapons for Ukraine, and when will we receive your department spend plan?” Coons asked.
Hegseth responded by saying that funding tied to strengthening European defense capacity had already been released and that US European Command (EUCOM) would manage how the resources are allocated.
Coons, however, criticized the pace of the process and accused the administration of unnecessary delays.
“It’s May, and this has been the law since January,” said Coons. “Dragging our feet on this small investment in Ukraine’s defense sends exactly the wrong signal to (Russian President Vladimir) Putin.”
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