Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces renewed congressional scrutiny over the Iran war as he defends the administration's 1.5 trillion dollar budget request.The conflict remains at a stalemate after the Iranian closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted 20 percent of global oil supply.President Donald Trump has rejected current ceasefire proposals, labeling them as weak while demanding significant nuclear program reductions.Legislators are pressuring the administration for formal authorization regarding the military duration and the escalating fiscal requirements.