WorldIran war has cost about US$37.5 billion so far, Hegseth says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told senators that the ongoing war in Iran has cost roughly US$37.5 billion so far. He presented the higher estimate during a fiery Senate Appropriations Committee hearing while urging lawmakers to approve more defence funding. Republicans are preparing a US$95 billion package to support the military and other White House priorities. Some senators, however, questioned US leadership of the war effort, with one criticising Hegseth’s handling of the campaign.