War against Iran increases pressure on Hesseth after Republican defeat The Republican defeat in the midterm elections has intensified criticism of US Defense Secretary Pete Hesseth for his role in the war against Iran. MPs from his own party accuse him of promising a quick victory and advocating escalation without an exit strategy. There is pressure to impeach him, but Trump has said he intends to keep him in office. No layoffs were announced.

War against Iran increases pressure on Hesseth after Republican defeat The Republican defeat in the midterm elections has intensified criticism of US Defense Secretary Pete Hesseth for his role in the war against Iran. MPs from his own party accuse him of promising a quick victory and advocating escalation without an exit strategy. There is pressure to impeach him, but Trump has said he intends to keep him in office. No layoffs were announced.