Hegseth offers $37.5B price tag for ‘certain aspects’ of Iran war

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The US Defense Secretary proposed an urgent request for nearly $90 billion in supplemental funding, including $37.5 billion specifically allocated for costs related to the conflict with Iran. The hearing was contentious, reflecting the high stakes and financial impact of the ongoing Iran war.

In an at times contentious hearing, the defense secretary said the administration urgently needed nearly $90 billion in supplemental funding in part to cover Iran conflict-related costs.