Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that the Pentagon will make a $200 billion budget request from Congress for the war in Iran. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo
March 19 (UPI) -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that the Pentagon will make a $200 billion budget request from Congress for the war in Iran.
During a press briefing at the Pentagon with Gen. Dan Caine on the war, Hegseth defended the request, telling reporters "It takes money to kill bad guys." He added that the $200 billion figure "could move" but did not clarify in which direction.
"We're going to go back to Congress and our folks there to ensure that we're properly funded for what's been done, for what we may have to do in the future, ensure that our ammunition is refilled and not just refilled but above and beyond," Hegseth said.
On Face The Nation on Sunday, Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett said the war had already cost the United States $12 billion.
