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Defense Sec Slams Rep's War-Power Move to End Iran Conflict

4/30/2026

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused Rep. John Garamendi of undermining troops, calling the Iran conflict a “quagmire”.
Rep. John Garamendi introduced a war powers resolution to end President Donald Trump’s February-started Iran war, calling it a disaster.
Rep. Seth Moulton questioned the war’s failures, citing the Strait of Hormuz closure and rising oil and gas prices.
Hegseth dismissed Strait of Hormuz concerns and accused critics of aiding enemy propaganda.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused Rep. John Garamendi of undermining troops, calling the Iran conflict a “quagmire”.
Rep. John Garamendi introduced a war powers resolution to end President Donald Trump’s February-started Iran war, calling it a disaster.
Rep. Seth Moulton questioned the war’s failures, citing the Strait of Hormuz closure and rising oil and gas prices.
Hegseth dismissed Strait of Hormuz concerns and accused critics of aiding enemy propaganda.