"U.S. Military's Iran Victory Claim Under Fire: A Heated Exchange Erupts on Capitol Hill. Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia grilled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday over the U.S. military's reported success in Iran, questioning whether the operation was truly a decisive victory. In April, Hegseth declared that Operation Epic Fury had achieved a "historic and overwhelming victory," stating that Iran's military would be "combat ineffective for years to come." However, Ossoff's skepticism suggests that the reality on the ground may be more complicated, sparking a tense exchange between the two officials. The exchange raises questions about the true extent of the U.S. military's gains in the region and the implications for future operations."
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) sparred with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday over whether the U.S. military obtained an "overwhelming victory” in Iran as he declared in April. “You said, ‘Operation Epic Fury was a historic and overwhelming victory.’ You said Iran's military had been rendered, ‘combat ineffective for years to come,’ and you stated...
