US Eyes $200B War Funding for Iran, Waiting on Congress
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The Pentagon has requested about $200 billion to fund the war in Iran, but the White House has not yet forwarded the request to Congress, and lawmakers are expressing caution about the cost; the figure implies a potentially extended engagement, with early fighting costs reported at more than $11.3 billion in six days and no breakdown of how the funds would be spent, prompting skepticism from some Republicans about the process and the need for more congressional engagement.
- Pentagon Seeks Additional $200 Billion to Fund Iran War The New York Times
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- Hegseth says potential $200 billion Iran war spending request could shift: 'Takes money to kill bad guys' CNBC
- Congress must ‘adequately’ fund defense, Johnson says, amid talk of $200 billion war request Politico
- Pentagon Claims It Needs Additional $200 Billion to Pay for War on Iran The Intercept
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