Former Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has criticised US War Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of "bloodlust" for war after he posted a tribute to American service members killed during the ongoing US military conflict with Iran. The clash highlights growing friction within Republican ranks over US involvement in the Iran conflict, with some conservative voices, including Greene, questioning the justification for continued military action.

Greene's remarks came in response to a social media post from Hegseth honouring fallen troops, which read "Godspeed, heroes. Their sacrifice only stiffens our resolve." She argued that citing troop casualties in this way effectively fuels a "bloodlust for a senseless war", framing her criticism as a broader objection to the administration's approach to the Iran strikes, which had reportedly continued for nine consecutive nights at the time of the article.