Pentagon Requests $80 Billion from Congress for Iran Conflict Costs
The Pentagon has informed senators it requires approximately $80 billion, mainly to cover costs related to the US conflict with Iran, supplementing President Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget—a nearly 50% increase over the current fiscal year. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Deputy Secretary Stephen Feinberg have engaged with lawmakers, though the formal request to Congress is pending. Lawmakers express skepticism about the Iran war funding amid political tensions and concerns over military spending and economic impacts.