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US Defence Secretary pegs Iran war cost at $37.5 billion
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee that the Iran conflict has cost $37.5 billion so far. He defended a $67 billion supplemental funding request for Pentagon operations amid protests…
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US Defence Secretary pegs Iran war cost at $37.5 billion
Hegseth testified on July 21, 2026, during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing where he sought $67 billion in supplemental funding for the Pentagon. The conflict's estimated cost of $37.5 billion was disclosed as part of broader testimony on US military expenditures. The hearing was disrupted by protests and a shouting match, reflecting heightened political tensions. General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, also attended the session. The funding request aims to sustain military operations amid ongoing regional conflicts.
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