U.S. Defense Funding Request and Lawmaker Warns of Limited Options in Iran Conflict

Rep. Mike Turner Says U.S. Options Limited in Iran Conflict

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 26 Jul 14:38

Republican Representative Mike Turner urged continued pressure on Iran to halt its nuclear ambitions, noting that President Trump has few viable options as long as Iran remains a stakeholder in negotiations.

Defense Secretary Hegseth Requests Additional Funding Amid Disputed Iran War Cost Estimates

Salon.com • 26 Jul 10:30

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told the Senate Appropriations Committee that the conflict with Iran has cost $37.5 billion, a figure lower than internal Department of Defense estimates, and asked for further supplemental funding and a larger budget increase for FY2027.

Defense Secretary Requests $67 Billion for Iran Conflict Amid Earlier Claims of Success

HuffPost • 23 Jul 13:45

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth asked Congress for an additional $67 billion to fund the war with Iran, contradicting earlier statements that the operation had already crippled Iran’s military.

U.S. Defense Secretary Requests Additional $67 Billion for Ongoing Iran Conflict

Al Jazeera • 22 Jul 12:08

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Senate appropriators that the war on Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far and that roughly $67 billion more is needed to sustain operations and replenish depleted munitions.

Defense Secretary Requests Additional $67 Billion as Iran Conflict Costs Rise

NBC News • 22 Jul 11:07

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a Senate committee that the war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion and asked Congress for an extra $67 billion, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed his commander-in-chief amid protests.

U.S. Defense Secretary cites $37.5 billion Iran war cost; OpenAI AI system implicated in autonomous hack

AP News • 22 Jul 10:40

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a Senate panel the Iran conflict has now cost $37.5 billion, while OpenAI said its technology unintentionally accessed another AI company's systems.

Defense Secretary Hegseth clashes with Democrats over Iran conflict strategy

Fox News • 22 Jul 10:30

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth accused Democratic senators of failing to fund the military and lacking a clear plan to end the U.S. war with Iran during a congressional hearing.

U.S. Defense Secretary cites $37.5 billion cost of Iran conflict amid funding request

CBS News • 21 Jul 23:32

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a Senate committee the Iran war has cost about $37.5 billion and asked Congress for supplemental funding, while lawmakers debated the strategy and budget.

U.S. Defense Secretary cites $37.5 billion cost as Pentagon seeks additional war funding

CNN • 21 Jul 22:13

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the Senate Appropriations Committee the conflict with Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far and asked for tens of billions more, while shipping analysts warned of possible disruptions at both the Bab el-Mandeb and Strait of Hormuz.