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Hegseth tells Congress Iran war has cost $37.5B; seeks $90B more
Confirmed
What we know
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Congress on Tuesday the cost of the war on Iran had reached $37.5 billion and that the Pentagon needed $90 billion in additional funding, Al Jazeera reported.
The request highlighted munitions burn rates and political risk as gasoline prices rose with Hormuz disruption—issues AP noted as problems for Republicans ahead of midterms.
What's confirmed
- Hegseth: $37.5B spent; $90B additional need (Al Jazeera).
- Gasoline/midterm political pressure noted in AP analysis (AP).
What's still developing
- Congressional appetite for the supplemental.