U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed that the nation has spent $37.5 billion on the Iran war. He presented this figure during a Senate hearing while defending a $67 billion funding request. Hegseth stressed the need for these funds to maintain military readiness amid escalating tensions.
The cost marks a significant increase from previous estimates. The conflict has seen ongoing strikes, with recent actions honoring fallen soldiers. Iran has also reported retaliatory strikes on shipping and military assets.
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