Pete Hegseth Defends Iran War as Impeachment Resolution Targets His Military Actions

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has publicly contested an impeachment resolution filed against him, arguing the effort signals to US enemies that the country "punishes its own warriors" over lawful military operations. The resolution, introduced by outgoing Republican lawmaker Thomas Massie, focuses on Hegseth's handling of the US war with Iran and also references military actions in Yemen and Venezuela. Hegseth dismissed the move as a "farce" and "stunt" led by a "disgruntled and defeated" congressman over policy disagreements. Massie, who lost his primary to a Trump-backed opponent, filed the resolution after Republicans faced a crushing defeat in recent midterm elections. Hegseth defended the Iran war, stating "history will judge" it differently, and asserted he stands behind every military operation he executed.