LIVE: Iran war shadows army budget hearing in USA, lawmakers demand answers from Pentagon officials
The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense holds a high-stakes budget hearing on the United States Army, as rising tensions with Iran cast a shadow over U.S. military strategy. With billions of dollars on the line, lawmakers press Army officials on readiness, funding priorities, and whether the U.S. is preparing for a potential escalation in the Middle East. As ceasefire conditions remain fragile, questions grow over troop deployments, military resources, and America’s next move.