Hegseth says Iran war has cost $37.5B so far and Pentagon needs $67B to restock arms
Summary
President Donald Trump’s top military leaders asked Congress for an extra $67 billion to support the Pentagon, stating this money is urgently needed to restock arms after the ongoing conflict in Iran. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the war has already cost $37.5 billion.Key Facts
- President Trump’s military advisors appeared before Congress to discuss funding.
- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine presented the request.
- They asked for an additional $67 billion for the Pentagon’s budget.
- The money is intended to restock weapons and supplies used in the Iran conflict.
- Hegseth called the funding urgent and necessary.
- So far, the war in Iran has cost $37.5 billion.
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