Hegseth Declares Iran at Its Weakest | Europe News

Defense Secretary Hegseth declares Iran at its military weakest point after two weeks of U.S. airstrikes, claiming progress in halting its nuclear ambitions — though Iran still retains dangerous capabilities. He’s demanding tens of billions in emergency funds to sustain operations and replenish equipment, sparking fierce resistance from Senate Democrats who question the strategy’s effectiveness and point to unused prior appropriations. The conflict erupted after Iran attacked civilian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering ten straight nights of U.S. strikes — and tragically, three American service members died in Iranian retaliation. President Trump vows to keep pounding Iran until it complies. Hegseth breaks down the funding request: $37.5 billion for immediate needs through September 30, plus $46 billion for advanced weapons and tech. He also confirms China and Russia are aiding Iran — details still classified. With Congress heading into summer recess, passing any war funding before then looks nearly impossible. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0bc83fb40179fc52