Republican slams Pete Hegseth’s handling of Iran war and peace deal
Pete Hegseth delivers fiery speech at West Point graduation
Republican Senator Thom Tillis criticised Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth‘s handling of the Iran war and a reported peace deal.
Tillis, a frequent critic of the administration, stated that Hegseth’s previous claim of “obliterating” Iran contradicts the current deal, which might allow Iran to retain nuclear material.
The senator highlighted concerns about the proposed deal, which aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil passageway, despite Iran not agreeing to surrender its uranium.
Tillis also drew a comparison, suggesting Hegseth’s mistakes make Kristi Noem “look like a five-star recruit,” referencing his previous calls for Noem to step down from her role as Homeland Security Secretary.
Hegseth has faced ongoing criticism for his leadership, including the estimated $29 billion cost of the war, while Tillis is set to retire at the end of his current term.
