Pete Hegseth puts Iran war cost at $37.5B, seeks $1.5T defense budget | The Jerusalem Post

July 21, 2026 — Pete Hegseth testifies at hearing on Iran funding, says war cost $37.5 billion | CNN

The war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, according to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, but the bill is likely much higher, experts have told CNN.