WorldPete Hegseth asks US Senate for ‘urgent’ Iran war funding increase

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the Senate that the military campaign against Iran has already cost $37.5 billion. He appeared before lawmakers to defend the war and seek another $67 billion in funding. The request faced criticism from both Democrats and Republicans. France 24 international affairs editor Rochelle Ferguson-Bouyahi provides further details and analysis of the funding push.