On July 21, 2026, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine presented their case for additional funding for military operations in Iran during a session on Capitol Hill. Hegseth stated that the ongoing conflict has already cost approximately $37.5 billion and emphasized the need for an additional $67 billion to replenish military supplies. The request was described as urgent and necessary by Hegseth. PBS NewsHour's Nick Schifrin reported on the developments.
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Pentagon Officials Request Additional Funding Amid Ongoing Military Operations in Iran
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine requested $67 billion in additional funding for military operations in Iran during a Capitol Hill meeting on July 21, 2026. Hegseth noted that the conflict has already incurred costs of $37.5 billion.
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