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What’s next for Democrats after their Hegseth impeachment effort falters?
Democrats are facing a setback in their effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Will the party now turn to circumventing the Electoral College? Join The Hill’s senior vice president of ed…
A Warrior Secretary and a Lesson at the Tomb of the Unknowns
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s highly cultivated brand took a hit during an encounter with an Army sentinel at Arlington Cemetery.
Saved by Trump: What Hegseth’s political survival means for Europe – European Council on Foreign Relations
An effort to impeach Pete Hegseth has stalled. The Republican Party has closed ranks behind him out of loyalty to Trump, and Europeans must prepare for two more
Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded him and aides at Arlington Cemetery
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth awarded the soldier who reprimanded him and members of his staff at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier a Joint Service Commendation Medal on Thursday.
Republicans refuse to learn from their midterm drubbing
Chris Hayes says Trump and the GOP are doubling down on MAGA after a historic midterm defeat, including standing by Pete Hegseth.
The Latest: Efforts to impeach Pete Hegseth are blocked by House Republicans
The House has turned aside a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his conduct in office and handling of the war against Iran, which some Republicans blame for sweeping election losses
How each House member voted on the impeachment of Pete Hegseth
The House of Representatives voted on Tuesday evening to send an effort to impeach Pete Hegseth to committee, effectively killing the movement to oust the defense secretary before the end of the year.
Live updates: Efforts to impeach Pete Hegseth are blocked by House Republicans
Pete Hegseth impeachment effort blocked by House Republicans, More than a dozen key races remain too early to call, Bernie Sanders won’t support Schumer for Senate Democratic leader.
House blocks Hegseth impeachment effort; Strickland absent for vote
While House Republicans banded together to stop an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, 11 Democrats missed the vote.
House votes to effectively end the impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth
House Republicans managed to short circuit a floor vote on the impeachment effort brought against the Defense Secretary by Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie.
House votes to effectively end the impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth
House Republicans managed to short circuit a floor vote on the impeachment effort brought against the Defense Secretary by Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie.
Hegseth condemns Massie's impeachment effort
In a news conference Tuesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth slammed Rep. Thomas Massie's push to remove him from office.
Massie sees ‘high probability’ Hegseth resigns before hearings
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) said War Secretary Pete Hegseth is more likely to resign by the end of the year than continue leading the Pentagon and be subject to Democrat-led hearings when the new Congress is sworn in. Massie told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins he is not surprised President Donald Trump has continued to support Hegseth, […]
The Latest: Hegseth slams his potential impeachment as a ‘political spectacle’ as House vote looms
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is slamming the impeachment effort against him. On Tuesday he used his first news conference at the Pentagon in six months to deliver a defiant and
War Secretary Pete Hegseth calls impeachment attempt 'a political spectacle'
War Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed the impeachment efforts against him as a "political spectacle" on Tuesday, seemingly accusing Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie of targeting him over "policy disagreements."
War Secretary Pete Hegseth calls impeachment attempt 'a political spectacle'
War Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed the impeachment efforts against him as a "political spectacle" on Tuesday, seemingly accusing Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie of targeting him over "policy disagreements."
War Secretary Pete Hegseth calls impeachment attempt 'a political spectacle'
War Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed the impeachment efforts against him as a "political spectacle" on Tuesday, seemingly accusing Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie of targeting him over "policy disagreements."
War Secretary Pete Hegseth calls impeachment attempt 'a political spectacle'
War Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed the impeachment efforts against him as a "political spectacle" on Tuesday, seemingly accusing Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie of targeting him over "policy disagreements."
War Secretary Pete Hegseth calls impeachment attempt 'a political spectacle'
War Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed the impeachment efforts against him as a "political spectacle" on Tuesday, seemingly accusing Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie of targeting him over "policy disagreements."
Defense secretary calls impeachment effort 'a political spectacle'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is defending his actions and calling the impeachment effort against him "a political spectacle."
Hegseth: Impeachment articles 'a farce' and 'political spectacle'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called an impeachment effort against him over the war in Iran a "political spectacle" in a press conference Tuesday.
Hegseth on Vance’s criticism of the Iran war: ‘Politics is not really my thing’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in a Tuesday morning press conference deflected Vice President Vance’s earlier criticism that the Iran war led to stunning Republican losses in the midterm elections,…
The Latest: Hegseth says bipartisan impeachment push is about ‘policy disagreements’
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is condemning the impeachment effort against him as “a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.”.
The Latest: Hegseth says bipartisan impeachment push is about ‘policy disagreements’
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is condemning the impeachment effort against him as “a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.”.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says impeachment push is a ‘farce’
The defense secretary likened the effort by Republican Rep. Thomas Massie to Congress’ two failed efforts to impeach President Donald Trump.
Hegseth condemns impeachment effort against him as 'political spectacle'
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is condemning the impeachment effort against him as 'a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.'
Hegseth: Impeachment effort is 'political spectacle'
Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke on an effort to impeach him at a press conference on Tuesday, saying "What one disgruntled and defeated congressman is attempting is not oversight," adding in his final days of congress, he is trying to "do damage" to President Donald Trump.
Hegseth calls impeachment effort a ‘farce’ ahead of possible House vote
The House could vote Tuesday to impeach Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, a move that could make him just the third Cabinet member ever impeached.
Hegseth calls impeachment effort a ‘farce’ ahead of possible House vote
The House could vote Tuesday to impeach Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, a move that could make him just the third Cabinet member ever impeached.
Trump administration live updates: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to address House impeachment threat
Live updates and the latest news on the Trump administration as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addresses a House impeachment threat and Republicans choose their leadership for the new Congress.
Pete Hegseth to hold news briefing as he faces possible impeachment
Anti-Trump Republican Thomas Massie pursuing measures against defense secretary as Iran war blamed for party’s sweeping midterm losses
Hegseth is set for his first Pentagon news briefing since May as he faces possible impeachment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to give his first news conference from the Pentagon in six months.
Why Trump can’t let Hegseth go … yet
Deep into President Donald Trump’s jumbled news conference Monday, it became obvious why he’s so adamant in backing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid an impeachment storm.
Pete Hegseth calls efforts to impeach him "partisan political games"
Massie seeks to force vote on Hegseth impeachment
Massie filed eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Monday as Kentucky's two new incoming Congress members arrived on Capitol Hill.
Thomas Massie files articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
The articles accuse Hegseth of "high crimes and misdemeanors," including for waging war against Iran in violation of the War Powers Resolution.
Why lawmakers are pushing to impeach Pete Hegseth
A key Republican lawmaker introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth this week in a move that could make him the third Cabinet official in US history to be impeached.
Republican Thomas Massie will force impeachment vote on Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth
The effort will likely fail, but Representative Thomas Massie wants to push Trump to fire Hegseth before Democrats can launch their own impeachment process.
Hegseth impeachment vote looms as House Republicans privately warn it could pass
Several House Republicans believe Pete Hegseth's impeachment could pass as Rep. Thomas Massie forces a privileged resolution vote this week.
Midterms 2026 results and latest updates: House could vote to impeach Hegseth this week; Mississippi and Alaska Senate races still too close to call
Republicans continue to reckon with a historic rout, and a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could come this week.
Outgoing Congress returns for busy week of funding fights and a possible Hegseth impeachment vote
The outgoing Congress returns this week facing funding deadlines and a possible impeachment vote of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Top House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries 'a hard yes' on impeaching Pete Hegseth
Democrats swept to power after historic midterm election success and are now eyeing the Trump administration for revenge.
Top House Democrat says he’s a ‘hard yes’ on Pete Hegseth impeachment
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, expected to be the next House speaker, said he would confer with other Democratic lawmakers about the issue on Tuesday.
Trump tells ‘60 Minutes’ he has confidence in Hegseth
During an interview with 60 Minutes on CBS, President Donald Trump told Ross Douthat he expects to fire people as a result of Republicans’ sweeping midterm losses, while expressing confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Trump, weighing new Iran strikes, faces a divided party and a ticking clock
A sudden bipartisan push to oust Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could constrain President Trump’s ability to resume the fight with Iran before Democrats take control of Congress.
Hegseth’s ‘fight, fight, fight’ video pours fuel on impeachment flames
In seeking to fend off impeachment, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may have strengthened his critics’ case for it.
Hegseth lashes out at critics calling for his firing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth released a video message on Thursday defending his tenure and vowing to fight for his job.
Republicans quickly turn against Pete Hegseth after midterms rout
President Donald Trump may have made the decision to launch the war that tanked voters’ support for the GOP and dealt them a midterm shellacking. But the historic losses are accelerating a push for someone else to take the fall: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The push to impeach Hegseth will gain momentum if Democrats win the House
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s political future could be on the line if Democrats win the House majority in next week’s midterm elections.
Hegseth fires top Pentagon strategist accused of leaking classified Iran, Ukraine war information
Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia allegedly failed three polygraph exams tied to classified leaks about the Iran war and Ukraine before Pete Hegseth fired him.
Pete Hegseth’s Reported Political Backup Plan Emerges Amid Impeachment Push
Pete Hegseth may be considering a political move as pressure grows over his tenure in the Trump administration. The defense secretary is reportedly interested in a possible Tennessee Senate appointmen...
Pentagon grants DHS permission to test heat ray weapon for potential use at border
The Pentagon has given the Department of Homeland Security permission to test a military-grade heat ray and develop tactics to potentially use it in operations at the southern US border, according to a memo signed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last month and obtained by CNN.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to visit Eau Claire Tuesday with Small Business Administrator
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WQOW) — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will visit Eau Claire on Tuesday as part of the Arsenal of Freedom Tour.
Inside Hegseth’s political ambitions — and the risks threatening them
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has rarely shied away from controversy, but his latest spectacle — announcing that the convicted Fort Hood mass shooter’s execution would be livestreamed — proved a bridge too far even for President Donald Trump.
The Politics of Public Execution
State violence has been largely embraced by the right. Pete Hegseth wants to broadcast it.
‘No death should be fodder for public entertainment’ - Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson issues statement on the initial intention of the live broadcast of the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan
UCC General Minister and President, Karen Georgia Thompson issues a statement following Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's announcement that Nidal Malik Hasan's execution would be broadcast live.
Trump says Fort Hood shooter execution won't be livestreamed after bipartisan backlash
The announcement earlier this month from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that Hasan's execution would be public prompted significant blowback from both Republicans and Democrats, with many pointing out that the images could be used to fuel radicalization.
The surprising psychology of morbid curiosity
US defence secretary Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan has incurred condemnation from human rights groups and politicians on all sides. But according to Coltan Scrivner, an author and psychologist at Arizona State University and expert on morbid curiosity, people are still likely to watch in large numbers. He explains why we are drawn to dark and disturbing content, and Madeleine Finlay tells Ian Sample how consuming this kind of material can harm observers’ mental health
‘SNL’ Mocks Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize Snub, Public Execution Plan
The NBC comedy show took aim at the president’s Nobel ambitions and Pete Hegseth’s proposal in its latest episode.
Week in Politics: Hegseth's livestream backlash; Greece ambassador Guilfoyle scandal
Bipartisan blowback on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plans to livestream a military execution, plus a scandal involving Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US Ambassador to Greece.
Hegseth wants to livestream a firing squad execution. What we know about the rare move
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s announcement Thursday that the firing squad death of the Fort Hood mass shooter will be livestreamed was swiftly met with bipartisan criticism and questions over how the public execution will be carried out.
Hegseth wants Fort Hood shooter’s execution by firing squad to be public
“We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday about the firing squad execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan.
Pete Hegseth vows to make first firing squad execution in decades ‘public’
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed in an interview this week that the execution of the man who killed 13 people in a mass shooting at Fort Hood in 2009 would be “public.”
This Week in Politics: Military Moves
On Wednesday, Sept. 30, United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, formerly Secretary of Defense, delivered his second annual “State of the Force Address,” which outlined the administration’s strategic goals and initiatives for the United States military. Addressing hundreds of military officers and service members at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia, Hegseth began by...
I’m Convinced That Pete Hegseth Doesn’t Actually Care About Our Armed Service Members
If the Secretary of Talking About War would take a few hours off from preparing Instagram videos, he’d notice that the military medical system is failing his troops in the Middle East.
Sen. Tillis says his vote for Hegseth was 'biggest regret of my career' in new book
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis says in a new book that his deciding vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in January 2025 is the “biggest regret of my career” and that he also “should’ve stopped” Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from becoming Health and Human Services secretary in the early days of President Donald Trump’s second term.
Pete Hegseth creates a Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs reporting directly to him
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching an office of religious affairs at the Pentagon.
Hegseth Talks Tough as Republican Doubts About His Leadership Grow
Pete Hegseth has held onto his job by projecting a tough guy image, but his relationship with Republican lawmakers has never been worse.
Military academies won\'t give tenure to civilian faculty, Hegseth says
The Defense Department has decided to stop appointing civilians as tenured faculty at U.S. military academies. Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo Tuesday outlining the change, saying he wanted to
The Beclowning of Scott Bessent
One iron law of current politics is that nobody who associates themselves with Donald Trump emerges with a shred of credibility. For some, that’s not a big loss — it’s not as if anyone respected Pete Hegseth even before he decided that the key to military success in an age of drones and AI was more testosterone. For others, however, the costs are real. I’m old enough to remember when Marco Rubio was widely considered a reasonable, thoughtful politician. Right now, however, my candidate for the biggest loser is Scott Bessent, the Secretary of the Treasury. Bessent started out with significant reputation to lose: When Trump selected him, this was the headline in the Financial Times: Jason Furman, Barack Obama’s chief economist, described him as a “credible Treasury secretary who has a real understanding of the global economy”. But Bessent has now transformed himself into the Baghdad Bob of bonds. Three weeks ago, after intervening (for reasons that remain somewhat unclear) to support the Japanese yen, Bessent boasted about his ability to move markets and dared investors to bet against his, declaring “I am the house now.” He then tried to push long-term interest rates down, buying 30-year U.S. Treasuries in a move some have compared to paying down part of your mortgage by running up your credit card balance. Here’s how that’s going so far: To get some perspective on how high interest rates have gone, here’s a longer-term perspective: We haven’t seen interest rates this high since the fading days of the dotcom bubble. Why are interest rates hitting new records? The backdrop, as I argued in last Sunday’s primer, is the huge AI-driven investment boom; more on that next week. But the immediate cause of the latest interest rate spike was Trump’s rejection of an Iranian proposal to end the war. This rejection sent crude oil prices, which for a while had fallen considerably, shooting back up: It’s notable, by the way, that oil prices remain high even though a significant amount of oil is now being shuttled through the Strait of Hormuz by night, on smaller vessels. That’s an interesting story, which has a lot to do with the fact that oil from the Hormuz shuttle runs must be transferred to larger vessels before being shipped to markets in Europe and Asia; around 15 percent of the world’s large crude carriers are now parked off the coast of Oman, waiting to be tanked up. This is creating a shipping crunch: But that’s a topic for another day. For now, the point is that with oil still high and refined products, especially diesel, still close to record levels, inflation will remain elevated. And this in turn means that the Federal Reserve will keep short-term interest rates high, an expectation that is feeding into longer-term rates. Hence Bessent’s bond-market humiliation. The truth is that Bessent might not have been able to get interest rates down even in the best of circumstances. But he certainly won’t get anywhere as long as Trump keeps believing that he can somehow convert his Iran debacle into a triumphant victory. And Trump will keep believing that as long as he is surrounded by sycophants who tell him what he wants to hear. Sycophants like, for example, Scott Bessent, who is predicting the imminent collapse of the Iranian economy, possibly within two weeks. Bessent is right to say that the embargo on Iranian oil exports is placing the country under great economic strain. But his implicit prediction that this will quickly produce a deal that Trump can call victory looks no more plausible than his boasts about the bond market. The big question now is, why would anyone with a reputation to lose work for Donald Trump? As the beclowning of Bessent shows, joining the Trump team won’t just damage your reputation; it will utterly destroy it.
Hegseth directs military to defend US midterm elections from foreign interference
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed a memo directing the military to defend the US midterm elections from foreign interference, the Pentagon said Monday.
Political science professors weigh in on U.S. House recess
On Sept. 16, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson recessed the House of Representatives a day earlier than scheduled. He sent members of Congress home to their districts before the midterm elections. This decision came following Rep. Thomas Massie’s introduction of articles of impeachment against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, primarily related to military action...
Thomas Massie launches push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Crescent Springs, who has less than four months left in office, wants lawmakers to remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Thomas Massie launches push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Crescent Springs, who has less than four months left in office, wants lawmakers to remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Speaker Johnson recesses House early, blocking Massie's push to impeach Hegseth
Massie’s resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war in Iran and his bipartisan effort to force the release of more files in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation are all being left behind, blocked from votes.
Speaker Johnson sending House home early, staving off Hegseth impeachment vote over Iran war
Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday announced he is sending members home from Washington early for their seven-week campaigning recess ahead of the midterm elections, a move that will stave off a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Thomas Massie pushes surprise impeachment vote of Pete Hegseth
(CNN) — House Democrats were privately dreading a politically charged — but purely symbolic — vote on impeaching President Donald Trump triggered by one of their own members.
Republican launches impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth over Iran war
The Kentucky Republican, a noted political foe of President Trump, accused Hegseth of abusing the powers of the Pentagon amid the Iran war.
Republican launches impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth over Iran war
WASHINGTON – An anti-war Republican congressman introduced articles of impeachment on Sept. 15 against Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, potentially causing a political headache for GOP
Inside Hegseth’s push to showcase Iran rescue on ‘60 Minutes’
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and political appointees in his department pushed for the US airmen whose F-15 was shot down over Iran in April to participate in Sunday’s highly publicized “60 Minutes” report about their rescue operation, according to sources. CNN’s Brian Stelter reports.
Inside Hegseth’s push to showcase a dramatic Iran rescue on ‘60 Minutes’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and political appointees in his office pushed for the two crew members of an F-15 who were shot down over Iran in April to participate in Sunday’s highly-publicized “60 Minutes” report about the ensuing rescue operation, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
Editorial: Stars and Stripes paper the latest casualty of ‘friendly’ fire
Dwight D. Eisenhower and Pete Hegseth, it appears, would not have gotten along well. They almost certainly would have disagreed on one particular military matter — the editorial independence of
Hegseth claims another scalp in Pentagon purge
Dan Driscoll resigned and warned the resident that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is doing serious damage to the military
Trump Taps Army Engineering Official as Acting Secretary
The move came days after the resignation of Daniel P. Driscoll, who had clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the purge of top generals in the Army.
Pete Hegseth’s problems are getting harder to ignore
When GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell voted against Pete Hegseth for defense secretary last year, he bypassed the big-ticket controversies over Hegseth’s personal life and instead focused on his lack of experience.
Republican Senator Calls On Trump to Replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Sen. Thom Tillis is urging the President to oust Hegseth because of what he described as “inept management.”
Driscoll offers no reason for his exit as Army secretary
Tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been widely reported
George Clooney Talks U.S. Politics, Fatherhood
George Clooney Slams Pete Hegseth Over Canadian Cadet Post; Voices Support For Mark Ruffalo & Muses On Paramount-Warner Bros Merger – Venice
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, White House says
No reason was given for the departure of Driscoll, who is a friend of Vice President JD Vance, but tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been widely reported.
Pete Hegseth is talking about a possible run for president in 2028, sources say
The defense secretary has floated a White House run with close friends and associates, two people said. And Hegseth sparked speculation with an event in Iowa this month.
Hegseth to go to Iowa today to campaign for GOP candidates, sources say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was scheduled to head to Iowa on Monday to give remarks, speak to veterans and campaign, sources told CBS News.
Democratic senator presses Pentagon over ‘broken toilets’ and ‘mental health’ aboard USS Lincoln
After families of sailors aboard the USS Lincoln described concerns to MS NOW about poor conditions and mental strain, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., is demanding details from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
Exclusive | Pete Hegseth Army Chief Pick in Jeopardy Over Republican Objections
Some lawmakers and experts say Gen. Christopher LaNeve lacks experience at the four-star level.
As Hegseth pursues a 'High-T' military, here's what to know about testosterone replacement
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he plans to test U.S. service members’ testosterone levels each year. But when it comes to testosterone levels, optimization isn’t so straightforward.
An Admiral’s Rise Reveals the Politics Driving Hegseth’s Pentagon
Before he was picked to lead the Navy, Adm. Daryl Caudle found ways to signal his support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s anti-diversity goals.
'You sir, are the failure': Hegseth pressed by Democratic senator on Iran war plan
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced bipartisan scrutiny in the Senate on Tuesday as lawmakers pressed him to explain the rising costs of the war in Iran.