A heated row has emerged in the US over Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's claims that Senator Mark Kelly has disclosed classified information about depleted US weapons stockpiles. Hegseth accused Kelly of breaching security protocols and referred him to Pentagon lawyers for review.
Kelly, however, denied the allegations, stating that he was simply quoting Hegseth's own words. 'That's not classified, it's a quote from you,' Kelly said in response to Hegseth's claims.
The dispute centres around comments made by Kelly during a recent interview, in which he discussed the state of US weapons stockpiles. Hegseth claimed that Kelly had disclosed classified information, which could potentially compromise national security.
The row has sparked concerns about the handling of classified information and the potential risks of revealing sensitive details. It remains to be seen how the Pentagon review will unfold and whether Kelly will face any consequences for his comments.
The UK Government has yet to comment on the matter, but the row is likely to be of interest to those following global defence and security developments. The Foreign Office has not issued any travel advisories related to the situation.