The Pentagon requests more than $200 billion for the war while the White House hasn't articulated a clear objective
The Pentagon requests more than $200 billion for the war while the White House hasn't articulated a clear objective
National Affairs Fellow
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March 24, 2026 6:30AM (EDT)
A general view of Tehran with smoke visible in the distance after explosions were reported in the city, on March 02, 2026. (Photo by Contributor/Getty Images)
Hegseth says potential $200 billion Iran war spending request could shift: 'Takes money to kill bad guys'
The Pentagon reportedly requested an extra $200 billion for the Iran war. It might fund the U.S. military for just 140 more days | Fortune
Hegseth plans to ask Congress for more funding in wake of Iran war
Meanwhile, cuts are coming to housing and health care.
The Trump administration has not disclosed its cost estimates for the Iran war.
The Pentagon told lawmakers that they estimated the cost of the war exceeded $11.3 billion in the first 6 days of the conflict…
The Pentagon has told senators it needs roughly $80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the Iran war, adding to a sizable…
The Pentagon has told US senators it needs roughly $80 billion in additional funding, largely to cover costs associated with the…
President Donald Trump's National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett said Sunday that the war has already cost $12 billion.
