- Republican Senator Thom Tillis criticised Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth 's handling of the Iran war and a reported peace deal.
- Tillis, a frequent critic of the administration, stated that Hegseth's previous claim of "obliterating" Iran contradicts the current deal, which might allow Iran to retain nuclear material.
- The senator highlighted concerns about the proposed deal, which aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz , a vital oil passageway, despite Iran not agreeing to surrender its uranium.
- Tillis also drew a comparison, suggesting Hegseth's mistakes make Kristi Noem "look like a five-star recruit," referencing his previous calls for Noem to step down from her role as Homeland Security Secretary.
- Hegseth has faced ongoing criticism for his leadership, including the estimated $29 billion cost of the war, while Tillis is set to retire at the end of his current term.
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