'GOSH, WE NEED STRAIGHT ANSWERS': Senators Brutally Grill Hegseth, Top General Caine On Iran War

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John Kennedy sharply questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine during a Senate hearing, demanding "straight answers" on the US strategy toward Iran. John Kennedy repeatedly pressed Pentagon leaders on whether recent US military strikes had truly ended Iran's ability to impose a blockade and whether the United States could destroy the heavily fortified Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility if necessary. The exchange highlighted growing scrutiny in Congress over the effectiveness of recent US operations against Iran, with lawmakers seeking clarity on Tehran's remaining military capabilities, Iran's nuclear infrastructure, and whether Washington's strategic objectives have been achieved. Republican Senator John Kennedy put Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine under intense pressure during a fiery Senate hearing, demanding what he called "straight answers" on America's Iran strategy. Kennedy repeatedly challenged the P

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