Pete Hegseth warns of 'greatest threat' to US, seeks $1.5 tril. budget as Iran war hits $37.5 bil.
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-07-22 13:02 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Tax & Budget, US Politics, War & Conflict
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Tuesday, put the cost of the war with Iran at $37.5 billion to date - while saying that a further $1.5 trillion was necessary for the adequate defense of the United States.
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