Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost US$37.5 billion as he defends funding request at fiery hearing
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. When Democratic Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan said the administration's war strategy has been a complete "failure," Hegseth erupted. “Shame on you and others who call this a quagmire and a failure,” Hegseth said. Meanwhile, the U.S. carried out a 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military infrastructure Monday.
Furthermore, The deaths bring the total number of service members killed since the war began in February to 17. "But now, he’s asking for US$70 billion more - and for us to just trust him it’ll all work out fine”. Hegseth 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.
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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 moderate3/3 sourcesWhen Democratic Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan said the administration's war strategy has been a complete "failure," Hegseth erupted. “Shame on you and others who call this a quagmire and a failure,” Hegseth said.
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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 — Latest"But now, he’s asking for US$70 billion more - and for us to just trust him it’ll all work out fine”.
according to Channel News AsiaHegseth 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.
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When Democratic Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan said the administration's war strategy has been a complete "failure," Hegseth erupted. “Shame…
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