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Senators Grill Defense Secretary on Iran Victory, Hormuz Risks

7/23/2026

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Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday about a victory in Iran.
Hegseth said Iran’s military has been set back “not just years” but likely “decades,” yet it still retains underground missile capability and that “combat-ineffective” does not mean every missile is gone.
Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.) accused Hegseth of lacking a strategy and of not informing President Donald Trump about Strait of Hormuz risks.

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Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday about a victory in Iran.
Hegseth said Iran’s military has been set back “not just years” but likely “decades,” yet it still retains underground missile capability and that “combat-ineffective” does not mean every missile is gone.
Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.) accused Hegseth of lacking a strategy and of not informing President Donald Trump about Strait of Hormuz risks.