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US Defense Secretary Faces Impeachment Proceedings Initiated by Lawmaker

Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari has filed a formal impeachment complaint against US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, citing her deep concerns over the legitimacy of the military operation targeting Iran. Ansari, who has strong ties to Iran, expressed her outrage over the Trump administration’s actions, describing them as “shocking” and “disturbing”.

“The catastrophic consequences of the administration’s actions have left me speechless,” Ansari stated. “The prospect of annihilating a nation of 90 million people is an unconscionable war crime that must be addressed.”

Ansari accused Hegseth of abetting the war effort and directing a “reckless military campaign” that has already resulted in the deaths of thousands of civilians and several US military personnel. She alleged that Hegseth has consistently disregarded the constitution, including bypassing Congress and engaging in “deliberate targeting” of civilian infrastructure.

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