Event Brief
Hegseth spars with Murphy over Iran nuclear narrative
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: Chris Murphy questioned Iran nuclear capacity claims during a Senate hearing where Pete Hegseth responded.
WHO: Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy; Gen. Dan Caine; Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Senate panel hearing exchange on Iran nuclear capacity narrative and Strait of Hormuz options
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 2:58 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Part of a scheduled process.
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