WATCH: 'You, sir, are the failure,' Sen. Peters tells Hegseth over lack of U.S. strategy in Iran war

During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Sen. Gary Peters told Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that he failed U.S. troops. Peters described the Trump administration's war with Iran as an utter and complete failure, noting a lack of leadership despite requests for nearly $70 billion in additional funding. In response to the criticism, Hegseth suggested that the outgoing senator visit U.S. Central Command to speak directly with troops regarding the ongoing conflict and strategic operations.