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US war in Iran costs $37.5 billion, Pentagon chief tells Congress

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the conflict in Iran has cost the United States $37.5 billion so far. This figure was presented during a congressional hearing where Hegseth sought additional funding for the ongoing military operations. Lawmakers, particularly Democrats, have expressed skepticism and concern over the escalating costs and the prolonged nature of the conflict, especially with midterm elections approaching. AI

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US war in Iran costs $37.5 billion, Pentagon chief tells Congress

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    US war in Iran has cost US$37.5 billion so far, Pentagon chief Hegseth says

    The cost of the United States’ war in Iran has risen to US$37.5 billion so far, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday, as he faced sceptical lawmakers for the first time since heavy bombings resumed to seek urgent funding for the unpopular conflict. With just six mont…

  2. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press, Lisa Mascaro ·

    ‘Without these funds, we face critical shortfalls’: Hegseth on additional defense spending following $37.5B Iran War price tag

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified at a Senate hearing that Donald Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget would be a necessary investment.

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