White House seeks $87.6B for Iran-war costs, faces congressional headwinds

The White House has asked Congress for about $87.6 billion, largely to cover urgent needs tied to the US war on Iran—about $67 billion for the Defense Department (munitions, operations, and classified programs) plus roughly $11 billion for farmers and $1.4 billion for Ebola relief. The request, tied to Operation Epic Fury, faces a difficult path in Congress as midterm politics loom and resistance to the Iran action grows. Officials say funds are needed to rebuild stockpiles and bolster embassy security.