Republican Lawmaker Moves To Impeach US Defence Secretary Over Iran War

A Republican lawmaker, Thomas Massie, has introduced articles of impeachment against United States Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over his handling of the war in Iran.

Massie, who represents Kentucky in the US House of Representatives, filed eight articles of impeachment on Monday, November 9, 2026, accusing Hegseth of illegally waging war without congressional authorisation and abusing his powers as head of the Pentagon.

The move comes days after President Donald Trump’s Republican Party suffered a major defeat in the midterm elections, setting the stage for a potentially contentious debate in Congress.

The impeachment effort centres on allegations that Hegseth exceeded his constitutional authority by engaging in military action against Iran without obtaining approval from Congress.

However, the development could face significant hurdles in Congress, where impeachment proceedings require support from lawmaker