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US defense secretary says Iran war cost $37.5 billion
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- Headline News
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- Jul 21, 2026
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- 285
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Summary
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon's latest estimate puts the cost of the war against Iran at 37.5 billion dollars so far. He testified during a Senate budget hearing and appealed for supplemental funding. His remarks came as Republican lawmakers sought congressional approval for President Donald Trump's proposed 1.5-trillion-dollar defense budget.