# Hegseth grilled over $37.5B Iran war cost

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Published: 2026-07-22T11:34:02+00:00
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## Resource

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced sharp criticism from senators after revealing that the US war against Iran has cost at least $37.5 billion. This latest figure is a significant jump from the Pentagon's previous estimate of$29 billion. The Senate Appropriations Committee hearing was particularly heated as Hegseth was there to request additional emergency military funding. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/insight-today--6633039/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates news everyday.

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