ARLINGTON, Va.—Secretary of War Pete Hegseth confirmed the Pentagon is pursuing as much as $200 billion in supplemental funding to cover costs from ongoing U.S. military operations against Iran.
Multiple news outlets had previously reported the Pentagon is seeking the supplemental appropriation to address the ongoing conflict.
“As far as $200 billion, I think that number could move,” Hegseth said. “Obviously, it takes money to kill bad guys. So, we’re going back to Congress, and our folks there, to ensure that we’re properly funded for what’s been done, for what we may have to do in the future.”…
Hegseth Confirms Pentagon Seeking $200 Billion in Additional Funding for Iran War
