US defence chief Hegseth says war on Iran has cost $37.5bn, seeks $87.6bn more | TheBriefWire
US defence chief Hegseth says war on Iran has cost $37.5bn, seeks $87.6bn more
Published 22 July 2026 · world
The cost of Washington's war in Iran has reached $37.5bn. That's according to the US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. He told a Senate committee that
The cost of Washington's war in Iran has reached $37.5bn. That's according to the US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. He told a Senate committee that the Pentagon now needs nearly $90bn in additional funding and says anything less would put US national security at risk. Al Jazeera’s Eva McKend reports from Capitol Hill. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: July 22, 2026 • 11:34 AM IST · Updated: July 22, 2026 • 12:41 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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The cost of Washington's war in Iran has reached $37.5bn.
That's according to the US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
He told a Senate committee that the Pentagon now needs nearly $90bn in additional funding and says anything less would put US national security at risk.
Al Jazeera’s Eva McKend reports from Capitol Hill.
Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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