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US War in Iran Costs Reach $37.5 Billion, Pentagon Chief Tells Lawmakers
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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South China Morning Post World
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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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine request $1.5 trillion defense budget, including $70 billion for ongoing conflict with Iran.
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Top U.S. military officials testified before the Senate on July 21, 2026, seeking nearly $80 billion to replenish war stockpiles and support Trump administration priorities, facing skepticism from Democrats.
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Queensland’s critical emergency phone system upgrade, initially set for completion in December 2026, is now postponed to March 2027 due to supply delays linked to the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz closure.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine appear before a Senate committee to discuss escalating war with Iran and defend a $67 billion Pentagon funding request.
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The Security Council reviewed the fragile security situation in southern Syria and regional developments including an Israeli attack and a multinational oil pipeline project amid ongoing US-Iran conflict.
UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 5:41 PM
global-institutions
The Security Council debates Syria's fragile security amid regional tensions and infrastructure plans amid the US-Iran conflict.
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world
Two weeks after hostilities resumed, Iran and its allies escalate strikes targeting US assets and regional infrastructure, raising tensions and impacting global energy routes.
CNA Latest News | Jul 21, 2026, 12:11 PM
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As US-Iran hostilities escalate, Democrats call on President Trump to reverse course following increased American deaths and injuries.
Guardian US | Jul 21, 2026, 11:35 AM
general
After nearly five months of conflict, Iran faces heavy military and civilian casualties, while the United States and regional allies also suffer losses amid ongoing combat operations.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 9:05 AM
world
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun plans to present a disarmament plan for Hezbollah to US President Donald Trump as Israel conditions troop withdrawal on Hezbollah's disarmament.
France 24 English | Jul 21, 2026, 8:35 AM
politics
On July 20, 2026, U.S. military actions against Iran intensified, with reports confirming two soldiers killed in Iranian strikes.
CBS Politics | Jul 21, 2026, 7:54 AM
politics
U.S. officials report multiple Iranian airstrikes have caused injuries to American troops stationed in the Middle East since early July, amid escalating tensions.
CBS Politics | Jul 21, 2026, 4:30 AM
world
Following the deaths of 10 Indian sailors in attacks on commercial vessels amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, the Indian government has lodged a strong protest with Iran and announced new protective measures.
ABC Australia News | Jul 21, 2026, 2:35 AM
world
Renewed US attacks on Iran have closed the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil prices higher. With US reserves depleted, China declines to deploy its strategic petroleum reserves to stabilize the market.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 12:43 AM
politics
The recent deaths of three U.S. servicemembers in a 24-hour span have raised fears of further escalation in the ongoing Iran conflict, as diplomatic efforts continue amid growing casualties.
The Hill | Jul 20, 2026, 11:10 PM
politics
Following the breakdown of the U.S.-Iran peace agreement, air war intensifies across the Middle East, resulting in multiple casualties and halted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Reason | Jul 20, 2026, 10:23 PM
world
The death toll of US troops in the Middle East conflict rose to 17 following Iranian attacks, prompting President Trump to promise severe consequences.
CNA Latest News | Jul 20, 2026, 9:19 PM
general
President Trump will travel to Delaware to observe the return of three U.S. soldiers killed in recent Middle East hostilities involving Iran.
Washington Times News | Jul 20, 2026, 8:10 PMworld
The deaths raise the US military toll in the war with Iran to 17, with officials investigating remains of a missing service member.
ABC Australia News | Jul 20, 2026, 3:16 PMworld
The unraveling of the June 17 Islamabad memorandum of understanding has led to intensified hostilities between the US and Iran, closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and regional economic and political repercussions.
Al Jazeera | Jul 20, 2026, 2:31 PMgeneral
The FBI details its role in securing the FIFA World Cup as the US faces a mass shooting in Tucson and ongoing strikes in Iran.
Fox News Latest | Jul 20, 2026, 11:30 AMworld
The United States launched new strikes in Iran on Monday, July 20th, as attacks on ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz intensified and US military casualties rose to three.
France 24 English | Jul 20, 2026, 11:12 AMShowing 49-72 of 437 articles.