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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.

Jul 22, 2026, 3:02 AM South China Morning Post World

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Grounded editorial scene illustrating President Trump threatens heavy bombing of suspected Iranian nuclear site Pickaxe Mountain amid escalating US-Iran tensions.

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US Launches New Attacks on Iran; War Cost Reaches $37.5 Billion

President Trump threatens heavy bombing of suspected Iranian nuclear site Pickaxe Mountain amid escalating US-Iran tensions.

Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 1:30 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating US President Donald Trump threatens heavy bombing of Iranian nuclear site Pickaxe Mountain amid escalating regional conflict.

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US Launches New Attacks on Iran; War Costs Reach $37.5 Billion

US President Donald Trump threatens heavy bombing of Iranian nuclear site Pickaxe Mountain amid escalating regional conflict.

Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 1:09 AM

Pete Hegseth Faces Senate Scrutiny Over $87.6 Billion Pentagon Funding Request

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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US Defence Chief Hegseth Reports $37.5 Billion Cost So Far in Iran War

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.

Al Jazeera | Jul 21, 2026, 10:45 PM

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Pentagon Leaders Testify on $88 Billion War Funding as Trump Signals No Interest in Iran Talks

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine testify before Congress amid escalating U.S.-Iran conflict and President Trump's mixed messages on military action.

NBC Politics | Jul 21, 2026, 10:13 PM

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Hegseth and Gen. Caine Testify Before Senate Amid Rising Iran Conflict

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.

CBS Politics | Jul 21, 2026, 7:39 PM

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Hegseth and Caine to Testify on Iran War Supplemental Funding After Recent Escalation

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine will appear before the Senate to discuss the White House’s supplemental funding request following a deadly escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict.

The Hill | Jul 21, 2026, 5:07 AM

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Nearly 100 U.S. Service Members Injured in Iranian Strikes Across Middle East This Month

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

Grounded editorial scene illustrating The death toll of US troops in the Middle East conflict rose to 17 following Iranian attacks, prompting President Trump to promise severe consequences.

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US President Trump Vows Retaliation After Deadly Weekend for US Troops in Middle East

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

Grounded editorial scene illustrating President Trump will travel to Delaware to observe the return of three U.S. soldiers killed in recent Middle East hostilities involving Iran.

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Trump to Attend Dignified Transfer of American Soldiers Killed in Iran Conflict

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 PM

US Mission in Iran War Shifts Focus to Securing Oil Flow Through Strait of Hormuz

Trump administration official defends prolonged conflict amid rising troop deaths and criticism, while US launches retaliatory strikes against Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.

Guardian US | Jul 19, 2026, 7:17 PM

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Defense Secretary Hegseth’s Testosterone Screening Mandate Sparks Debate

The new military directive to test testosterone levels in troops over 30 has drawn criticism from medical experts and political figures.

The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 11:51 AM

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Two US Soldiers Killed in Jordan Following Iranian Attack; Trump Promises Shift in Response

Two American service members were killed and a third is missing after an Iranian strike on a US base in Jordan, prompting US airstrikes on Iran and comments from President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 9:55 AM

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US Military Launches Retaliatory Airstrikes Against Iran Following Attack in Jordan

The U.S. military conducted airstrikes on Iran on July 19, 2026, in response to Iranian missile and drone attacks on U.S. forces in Jordan that killed two American service members.

The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 1:10 AM

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Two US Service Members Killed in Iranian Missile and Drone Attack in Jordan

Iranian forces launched ballistic missile and drone attacks in Jordan, killing two US troops and leaving one missing amid escalating US-Iran hostilities in the Gulf region.

BBC World | Jul 18, 2026, 7:15 PM

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Denounces Trump’s Ceasefire Signature Amid Escalating Conflict

Khamenei accuses the U.S. of violating ceasefire terms and warns of further retaliation as U.S. forces intensify strikes in the Middle East.

The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 6:34 PM

US Military's New Testosterone Screening Mandate Faces Medical Skepticism

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders annual testosterone deficiency tests for service members aged 30 and older, but experts question the scientific basis and potential risks.

Guardian US | Jul 18, 2026, 3:33 PM

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Announces Testosterone Screening for Military Personnel

New health screening measures will test US troops aged 30 and older for testosterone deficiency as part of routine annual check-ups.

France 24 English | Jul 17, 2026, 5:53 AM

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Congress Poised to Approve $60 Billion Funding for Pentagon Despite Audit Failures

House Republicans propose a budget reconciliation bill to allocate $60 billion to the Department of Defense amid ongoing concerns over financial accountability and rising war costs in Iran.

Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 10:08 PM

US Attacks Oil Tanker Near Kharg Island Amid Escalating Iran Conflict; Tehran Releases US Citizen

The US renewed its blockade on Iranian ports by disabling an oil tanker near Kharg Island, while Iran faced strikes including on Tehran. Meanwhile, Iran released a detained US citizen and immigration enforcement deaths prompt international scrutiny.

Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 10:48 AM

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Israel Confirms Troop Presence in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza Security Zones

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz assures US Pentagon chief of continued Israeli military presence in key border security zones despite US calls for withdrawal.

CNA Latest News | Jul 16, 2026, 8:42 AM

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US Military to Implement Annual Testosterone Screening for Service Members Over 30

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces a new health initiative aimed at restoring natural capabilities of troops through mandatory testosterone level checks.

Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 8:29 AM

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Pentagon to Convene Panel Reviewing 2021 Military COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

The panel will examine the planning and execution of the mandate that resulted in over 8,700 service members leaving the military.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 11:28 PM