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$37.5 billion
Coverage of $37.5 billion in the Nexus archive.
- Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5 billion as he defends funding request to Congress
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth estimated the U.S. war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion and defended a $95 billion GOP budget package to Congress. Republicans are preparing the funding request alongside other White House priorities.
- Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B so far
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified the U.S. war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion, urging a $95 billion GOP budget package to fund military operations amid rising casualties and public criticism. Senate Democrats, including Patty Murray, warned of the conflict escalating into a 'forever war' while questioning the need for additional funding.