Hegseth assesses Iranian state capacity amid congressional funding impasse
Defense Secretary Hegseth claims Iran is operationally weakened, yet declines to provide a projected timeline for the conclusion of ongoing hostilities. The administration's request for tens of billions in additional conflict funding faces significant opposition from Democratic lawmakers, creating a potential fiscal bottleneck for military operations.
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US Concludes 11-Day Strike Campaign Against Iranian Targets; Iran Reports Strikes
The US military has concluded an 11-day strike campaign against Iranian targets, confirmed by US sources. Concurrently, Iranian state media claims US strikes occurred across multiple Iranian provinces, including Bushehr, Tabriz, Chabahar, and Konarak, with air defenses activated in Tehran. The specific nature of the targets, the extent of damage, and whether these reported strikes are part of the US-confirmed campaign or separate incidents remain largely unconfirmed by independent sources.