Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more
Some senators pushed back on Hegseth's funding request as he testified at a pivotal time in the war.
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The war with Iran has cost the US $37.5bn so far, an increase of $8bn since May, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. He told the Senate Appropriations Committee he needs $87bn in urgent funding, with $67bn for Middle East operations, or military training will be curtailed. The hearing was repeatedly interrupted by anti-war protesters, and the White House has requested a record $1.5tn for the Pentagon for the next fiscal year.