Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5 billion as he defends funding request to Congress
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth testifies during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on US President Donald Trump's supplemental funding request for…
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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth testifies during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on US President Donald Trump's supplemental funding request for the Department of Defense, in Washington, D., US on Jul 21, 2026. (Photo: Reuters/Eric Lee) 22 Jul 2026 08:38AM (Updated: 22 Jul 2026 08:47AM) WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced fiery questions and protests Tuesday (Jul 21) over the war with Iran, which he estimated has cost US$37.5 billion so far, as Republicans prepare a US$95 billion package to fund the military, along with other White House priorities. Hegseth, Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins are set to testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee days after the military announced that three more American service members have died in the conflict, bringing the death toll to 17, and that more than 100 have been injured since early July. Gas prices have spiked as Iran works to control oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, US munitions are running low from the onslaught of American missile strikes and Trump has shifted away from his own campaign promise not to draw the US into prolonged military conflicts.
Furthermore, Most Americans continue to disapprove of how Trump is handling Iran, according to an AP-NORC poll. The proposal is headed towards a House vote this week, which would start the process by instructing various committees to start drafting the legislation. GOP senators have so far panned the House budget plan, but are waiting to see if Johnson can kickstart the process.
In addition, Johnson can afford only a few defectors from his slim majority. Meanwhile, the U.S. carried out a 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military infrastructure Monday. The deaths bring the total number of service members killed since the war began in February to 17.
Moreover, Trump is separately requesting $1.5 trillion for the 2027 fiscal year, which starts Oct.
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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth testifies during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on US President Donald Trump's supplemental funding request for the Department of Defense, in Washington, D., US on Jul 21, 2026. (Photo: Reuters/Eric Lee) 22 Jul 2026 08:38AM (Updated: 22 Jul 2026 08:47AM) WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced fiery questions and protests Tuesday (Jul 21) over the war with Iran, which he estimated has cost US$37.5 billion so far, as Republicans prepare a US$95 billion package to fund the military, along with other White House priorities.
reliability high5/5 sourcesHegseth, Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins are set to testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee days after the military announced that three more American service members have died in the conflict, bringing the death toll to 17, and that more than 100 have been injured since early July.
reliability high4/4 sourcesGas prices have spiked as Iran works to control oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, US munitions are running low from the onslaught of American missile strikes and Trump has shifted away from his own campaign promise not to draw the US into prolonged military conflicts.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesMost Americans continue to disapprove of how Trump is handling Iran, according to an AP-NORC poll.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe proposal is headed towards a House vote this week, which would start the process by instructing various committees to start drafting the legislation.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesGOP senators have so far panned the House budget plan, but are waiting to see if Johnson can kickstart the process.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesJohnson can afford only a few defectors from his slim majority.
reliability moderate2/2 sources
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Meanwhile, the U.S. carried out a 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military infrastructure Monday.
according to CBS News — LatestThe deaths bring the total number of service members killed since the war began in February to 17.
according to CBS News — LatestTrump is separately requesting $1.5 trillion for the 2027 fiscal year, which starts Oct.
according to NBC News — Top StoriesHegseth said his estimate included payroll, operation, maintenance and other “anticipated” costs through the end of the budget year.
according to NBC News — Top StoriesThe House has approved a war powers resolution limiting Trump’s ability to wage war, with a few Republicans joining the Democrats to pass the measure, but no resolution has cleared both chambers to be sent to the president’s desk.
according to The Boston GlobeSenate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said Hegseth has been busy promoting his plan for testosterone screenings for the troops rather than publicly disclosing the latest service member injuries in the war with Iran.
according to The Boston GlobeHegseth said the supplemental war funding is an “urgent, necessary” injection of money, and with President Donald Trump's proposed US$1.5 trillion defence budget, a generational investment in the military. “Without these funds, we face critical shortfalls,” Hegseth testified.
according to Channel News AsiaPeters said it's not about money, “but a question of leadership”.
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omitted byCenterRight sidecovered byLeft sideHegseth, Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins are set to testify before the…
omitted byRight sidecovered byLeft sideCenterGas prices have spiked as Iran works to control oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, US munitions are running low from the onslaught…
omitted byRight sidecovered byLeft sideCenterMost Americans continue to disapprove of how Trump is handling Iran, according to an AP-NORC poll.
omitted byRight sidecovered byLeft sideCenterNevertheless, Trump has shown no signs of backing off the war, and the Republicans have largely refused to confront his strategy or use…
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