Hegseth puts cost of Iran war at $37.5 billion as the Pentagon seeks more money

Hegseth puts cost of Iran war at $37.5 billion as the Pentagon seeks more money

Source: www.nbcnews.com · Section: politics · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:22:24 GMT

The defense secretary’s estimate, revealed at a combative Senate hearing, is up from the $25 billion Pentagon officials gave in late April. NBC News has reported the amount is much higher.

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The same story across the political spectrum (15 sources)

Center-Left: Hegseth says Iran war will cost $37.5 billion — www.nbcnews.com
Center-Left: Pentagon seeks billions from Congress as concerns grow over prolonged Iran war — www.latimes.com
Center-Left: Trump administration says Iran war reaching ‘time of ambiguity’ as military strikes escalate — www.nbcnews.com
Center-Right: Ossoff spars with Hegseth over claims of 'overwhelming victory' in Iran — thehill.com
Right: Pentagon identifies 2 US soldiers killed in Jordan — others remain unidentified — www.theblaze.com
Right: 'Trump Derangement Syndrome': Pete Hegseth Clashes with Sen. Peters During Hearing Over Military Budget — www.breitbart.com
Right: House Republican draws red line: won't back Iran war supplemental without SAVE America Act or offset — www.washingtontimes.com

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