Pentagon, Trump seek $200B for Iran war

WASHINGTON – The Pentagon is seeking over $200 billion from Congress to fund the war in Iran, according to a recent report. The request, which has not yet been submitted to the White House, comes as the conflict continues. President Trump acknowledged the need for additional funding, stating it was required for “a lot of reasons.” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicated potential changes to war funding, deferring timeline decisions to the President. Congress was anticipating a funding request, though awareness at the White House remains unclear. The Pentagon has already reportedly spent over $11.3 billion during the first six days of the war. However, the substantial new request is already facing some resistance.