A fiery political storm erupted in the U.S. Senate as Senator Chris Murphy launched a blistering attack on Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over what critics are calling an “Iran embarrassment,” turning the hearing into one of the most explosive confrontations of the session. Murphy accused the defence chief of mishandling key strategic decisions in the ongoing Iran conflict, pressing him on inconsistencies, rising costs, and what he described as a humiliating setback for U.S. policy in the region. The exchange quickly escalated, with sharp accusations flying across the chamber as lawmakers clashed over accountability and war strategy.