Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5 billion as he defends funding request at fiery hearing
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-07-22 15:18 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Middle East, Human Rights, Military & Defence, Iran, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced fiery questions and protests Tuesday over the U.S. war with Iran, which he estimated has cost $37.5 billion so far, as Republicans prepare a $95 billion package to fund the military, along with other White House priorities.
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