Iran conflict costs US 37.5bn
The US has spent approximately $37.5 billion on the ongoing conflict with Iran, with recent estimates increasing from previous figures. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee, requesting $87 billion in congressional funding to support military operations in the Middle East amid renewed hostilities. The hearing was interrupted by protesters, and the funding is seen as critical to maintaining military readiness, with some lawmakers questioning the necessity and scale of the request.
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