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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During a contentious Senate hearing, Pentagon official During Hegseth testified that the Iran war has cost the US $37.5 billion so far, while the Pentagon seeks additional billions in funding.
BBC World | Jul 22, 2026, 5:51 AM
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A heated exchange unfolded as Michigan Senator labeled US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a failure amid revelations of a $37 billion war cost.
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Sgt Angel S Rampersad is confirmed as the third US soldier believed dead in the Iranian missile and drone strike, raising the US military death toll to 18 since the war began.
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At a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reported the Iran war cost at $37.5 billion so far and requested $67 billion in supplemental funding as the conflict intensifies.
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The Japanese yen depreciated to its lowest level in nearly four decades, reaching 163 yen per U.S. dollar, influenced by rising oil prices due to escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and economic policy proposals by Takaichi.
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A debate unfolded on July 22, 2026, over the U.S. military's success in Iran following Operation Epic Fury, with Senator Ossoff questioning Defense Secretary Hegseth's characterization of the outcome.
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reported the rising cost amid renewed bombings and political tensions ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen Dan Caine testified before the Senate as the Pentagon seeks additional funds amid ongoing conflict with Iran.
Guardian US | Jul 21, 2026, 11:36 PM
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