# Pentagon Wants $200 BILLION MORE for Iran War — Seriously?!? | Lichtman Live #215

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Published: 2026-03-20T03:07:32+00:00
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The Pentagon is reportedly seeking up to $200 billion in additional funding tied to the escalating conflict involving Iran — a massive figure that is already sparking debate in Washington.Why such a large request? What would the funding actually cover? And how could this impact the U.S. economy, federal spending, and the broader direction of the conflict?In this livestream, we break down:• What the proposed $200 billion funding request includes• Why military costs can escalate rapidly during conflict• The role of Congress in approving or rejecting funding• The potential economic consequences of increased war spending• How this could affect U.S. policy in the Middle EastAs tensions continue to rise, this funding proposal could become a major turning point in both the conflict and domestic political debate.Join us live for analysis and discussion.🔔 Subscribe for more sharp insights on politics and history!📅 Join us LIVE Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 PM Eastern!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQx8dGfgcQ4WUhrKP0ORlQ/join📚 Order Conservative at the Core here: https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268210304/conservative-at-the-core/👕🫏Check out Dr. Lichtman’s Merch Shop!🐘🧢 https://allan-lichtman.printify.me/Find all of our links here! 🔗https://linktr.ee/allanlichtman#Iran #trump #iranwar #trumpnews #iranisraelwar

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