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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing renewed investigation and impeachment efforts from Democrats following Republican losses in the midterm elections, which sources link to the ongoing Iran war. The political pressure on Hegseth has intensified in the post-election environment.

Hegseth responded to the impeachment attempts on Thursday, attacking Democrats and citing what he described as a “disgruntled congressman who was defeated” presenting “frivolous impeachment articles” against him, mirroring previous attempts to impeach President Trump.

The situation reflects deepening partisan divisions over US military engagements in Iran, with the midterm results creating political fallout that is now targeting senior defence leadership. Democrats are attributing Republican election losses partly to the Iran conflict, fuelling the pressure campaign against Hegseth.

Sources: Walla, Times of Israel, Jerusalem Post