Pentagon Seeks $200 Billion Additional Funds for Iran War
Fri 20 Mar 2026, 11:09:23
The Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, a sizable amount that is certain to be met with questions from Congress, which would need to approve any new money.
The department sent the request to the White House, according to a senior administration official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the private
information.
information.
Asked about the figure at a press conference Thursday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not directly confirm the amount, saying it could change.
“It takes money to kill bad guys,” Hegseth said. But he said “we’re going back to Congress and our folks there to ensure that we’re properly funded.”
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