A House Democrat has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, escalating congressional opposition to the Trump administration's Iran policy. Rep. Yassamin Ansari filed the articles amid heightened tensions after President Trump threatened to strike Iranian infrastructure unless Tehran agrees to a new nuclear deal.

The impeachment push reflects broader Democratic concerns that the administration is moving toward military conflict with Iran without adequate congressional authorization or oversight. Ansari's filing frames Hegseth's conduct in relation to the prosecution of Iran policy as grounds for removal from office.

President Trump has been direct in his warnings to Iran, publicly stating that attacks on infrastructure could follow if a diplomatic agreement is not reached. The statements have drawn scrutiny from lawmakers on both sides who are watching closely for signs of imminent military action.

The articles are not expected to advance in the Republican-controlled House, where leadership would need to schedule a vote for the measure to proceed. Nevertheless, Democrats have used the filing to draw public attention to their objections to the administration's handling of Iran and to Hegseth's role at the Pentagon.

The move adds to a series of confrontations between House Democrats and the Trump administration, with Republican critics framing the impeachment effort as a continuation of partisan opposition rather than a response to specific misconduct.