Republican Congressman seeks Pete Hegseth’s impeachment over Iran war

A Republican lawmaker has introduced an impeachment resolution against US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth accusing him of incompetence in handling the American war with Iran.

A Republican lawmaker has introduced an impeachment resolution against US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth accusing him of incompetence in handling the American war with Iran.

According to US media reports, Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky submitted the resolution in the House of Representatives. Voting on the measure is scheduled to take place by Wednesday.

The move is notable because the impeachment resolution has been brought forward by a member of Hegseth’s own Republican Party. Massie who represents Kentucky in the House has taken aim at the defence secretary over his role in the conflict with Iran.

The resolution centres on allegations of incompetence during the US war against Iran. However, its introduction does not mean that Hegseth has been impeached; the proposal must go through the House voting process.

Hegseth has previously defended President Donald Trump’s decision to launch military action against Iran saying he supported the move and would make the same decision again.

His remarks underline his backing for the administration’s approach to the conflict even as a fellow Republican has initiated proceedings seeking his removal through impeachment.

The House vote expected by Wednesday will determine the immediate fate of Massie’s resolution.