Defense Secretary Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5 billion and requests up to $70 billion in emergency military spending after nearly five months of war.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has estimated that the ongoing conflict with Iran has cost the United States $37.5 billion so far. He is now requesting up to $70 billion in additional emergency military funding from Congress as the war approaches its fifth month. The request underscores the escalating financial burden of the military campaign, which has already exceeded initial budget projections. The funding would cover continued operations, munitions replenishment, and troop support. The request is likely to spark debate in Congress over the war's cost and duration.