India, July 22 -- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke to lawmakers today. He said Russia and China are secretly helping Iran. This happens as Iran continues to attack cargo ships in the Middle East.

The US military is fighting back. They have increased their presence near the Strait of Hormuz. Hegseth shared these details during a government meeting about extra military cash. President Donald Trump is asking for 87 billion dollars to help the military. The armed forces will get most of this money.

A Republican senator, John Hoeven, asked if Beijing and Moscow are helping Iran. Hegseth said yes. He explained that both countries are helping Iran in different ways. But he didn't explain their exact clandestine actions.

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