Hegseth says Iran is weakened, but won’t give timeline for war’s end
The US administration seeks tens of billions for war costs; Democrats oppose the funding request.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that Iran has been significantly weakened by ongoing military operations, but he refused to provide a timeline for the end of the war. Hegseth emphasized that operations will continue until strategic objectives are met, declining to speculate on how long the conflict might last.
Meanwhile, the administration is requesting tens of billions of dollars from Congress to cover the rising costs of the conflict. Democrats have voiced strong opposition to the proposal, arguing that additional funding would only prolong the war without a clear exit strategy. Some lawmakers are urging a shift toward diplomatic efforts rather than continued military escalation.
Hegseth did not offer detailed updates on the campaign but reiterated that Iran’s military capabilities have been severely degraded. The administration hopes the extra funds will accelerate operations, but the Democratic Party has pledged to block the request until a concrete plan for ending the conflict is presented.
