Iran war live updates: Hegseth testifies and Trump says he's rejecting Iran's proposal

Key Points:

• President Trump has threatened to reduce U.S. troop presence in Germany amid escalating tensions with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the Iran war, criticizing Merz's stance on Iran's nuclear ambitions.
• Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is actively engaging in diplomatic efforts with various countries, including India, Kenya, Poland, Oman, Pakistan, and Russia, to garner support and address regional tensions related to the conflict with the U.S.
• Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced a contentious House Armed Services Committee hearing, where Democrats questioned the strategy, economic costs, and leadership decisions in the Iran war, while Republicans largely supported him despite some concerns over his removal of top military officials.
• The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reports that a significant portion of Iran's highly enriched uranium remains at the Isfahan nuclear complex despite U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, highlighting ongoing challenges in curbing Iran's nuclear capabilities.
• Protests continue in Israel against the draft law targeting ultra-Orthodox Jews, while human rights concerns grow in Iran, including the critical health condition of activist Narges Mohammadi and reports of executions and detainee abuses since the war began.