Washington:Republican Representative Thomas Massie has introduced an eight-count impeachment resolution against US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, citing his involvement in military actions against Iran and US operations in Yemen and Venezuela.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the measure was submitted to the House of Representatives on Monday. The 34-page resolution focuses on Iran, condemning Hegseth in three articles for abusing his authority by launching military action without congressional authorization.

The resolution also criticizes Hegseth for disregarding laws intended to minimize civilian casualties, specifically citing a US attack on an elementary school in Minab. Additional issues addressed include strikes on boats in the Caribbean, the Pentagon's role in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, and the department's handling of Senator Mark Kelly following remarks urging service members not to follow unlawful orders.

Massie highlighted the death toll from the Minab attack, noting at least 156 civilians were killed, with some reports suggesting the number could exceed 170. The victims included 120 students, 26 teachers, seven parents, a school bus driver, a pharmacy technician, and a six-month-old unborn baby. Massie emphasized that the strike could not be dismissed as an isolated targeting error or battlefield confusion, condemning Hegseth for ignoring rules aimed at safeguarding civilians.

A vote on the impeachment resolution is anticipated by Wednesday. Hegseth has denounced the impeachment effort as politically motivated.