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Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B so far
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified that the U.S. war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion, with a $95 billion GOP budget package proposed to fund military operations, farmer aid, and voter law changes. The hearing faced protests, and concerns were raised about the conflict escalating into a 'forever war' as the death toll rises.
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