US Defense Secretary Reveals $37.5bn Cost of Iran War Amid Calls for Further Funding
Pete Hegseth informs Senate of war expenses as regional tensions persist and US-Lebanon flights resume after four decades.
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Pete Hegseth informs Senate of war expenses as regional tensions persist and US-Lebanon flights resume after four decades.
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At a Capitol Hill hearing on July 22, 2026, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confronted Democratic senators over U.S. leadership in the ongoing conflict with Iran and criticized their reluctance to fund military efforts amid a record $1.5 trillion budget request.
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Ongoing US strikes on Iran continue to overshadow diplomatic efforts in Pakistan to revive a failed interim ceasefire, as tensions escalate over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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The US military broadened its campaign with strikes hitting Iranian provinces not previously targeted, raising concerns over civilian casualties and diplomatic prospects.
Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 7:12 AM
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As Iran launched new attacks on U.S. allies, Secretary Hegseth defended requests for increased war funding during a contentious Senate hearing.
NBC Politics | Jul 22, 2026, 4:16 AM
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UN News | Jul 22, 2026, 12:38 AM
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila amid ongoing tensions over alleged Chinese interference in the 2020 US election.
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Two weeks after hostilities resumed, Iran and its allies escalate strikes targeting US assets and regional infrastructure, raising tensions and impacting global energy routes.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vows to deepen negotiations after US President Donald Trump orders 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods, escalating tensions between Washington and Ottawa.
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As military conflict with Iran intensifies and oil prices surge, GOP lawmakers call on President Trump to act swiftly to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The Hill | Jul 21, 2026, 11:16 AM
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