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US Defense Secretary Hegseth: Iran war $37.5 B, seeks $67 B Pentagon aid

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee, revealing that the U.S. war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far – an increase from earlier estimates of $29 billion. He asked Congress for a supplemental funding package that would add roughly $67 billion to the Pentagon budget, with the bulk earmarked for operations in Iran and related Middle‑East missions. Hegseth warned that without the money, training and maintenance could be curtailed, and he cited a broader $1.5 trillion defense budget request for 2027.

Lawmakers challenged the request, with Democrats warning of a “forever war” and questioning the lack of a clear exit strategy, while Republicans largely supported the funding. The hearing was repeatedly interrupted by anti‑war protesters. The conflict, now in its fifth month, has killed 17–18 U.S. service members and injured over 100, and it is influencing the upcoming midterm elections as voters react to rising costs and threats to civilian infrastructure.

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