According to the newspaper, this is an enormous new ask that is almost certain to run into resistance from lawmakers opposed to the conflict

Il Pentagono ha chiesto alla Casa Bianca di approvare una richiesta al Congresso di oltre 200 miliardi di dollari per finanziare la guerra in Iran. (ANSA)

Il Pentagono ha chiesto alla Casa Bianca di approvare una richiesta al Congresso di oltre 200 miliardi di dollari per finanziare la guerra in Iran. (ANSA)

According to the newspaper, this is an enormous new ask that is almost certain to run into resistance from lawmakers opposed to the conflict

Some US administration officials believe that receiving $200 billion for these needs would be unrealistic

President Donald Trump's National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett said Sunday that the war has already cost $12 billion.

Congress was already bracing for a request from the Pentagon for additional funds, but it's unclear if the White House is aware of the ask.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that the Pentagon will make a $200 billion budget request from Congress for the war in Iran.

The US military expects to receive more than $200 billion

A top economic adviser estimates the war in Iran has already cost the US $12bn

The war in Iran cost about $16.5 billion within its first 12 days. At that rate, an extra $200 billion could potentially fund the war through mid-August.

Newsweek points out that George W. Bush requested $74.7 billion from Congress to cover initial costs of the Iraq campaign, which, adjusted for inflation, would be worth about $133…