US war in Iran has cost US$37.5 billion so far, Pentagon chief Hegseth says
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Tuesday that the cost of the US war in Iran has reached $37.5 billion, as he requested emergency funding from skeptical lawmakers. The conflict is described as unpopular, and with midterm elections approaching, Democrats are leading in polls, posing a challenge for Republicans.
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Lawmakers are sceptical about the war funding request.
The cost of the United States’ war in Iran has risen to US$37.5 billion so far.
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The war in Iran is an unpopular conflict.
Opinion- Lawmakers are sceptical about the war funding request.
- Midterm elections are in six months, with Republicans facing uphill battle.
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Loaded language removedThe cost of the United States’ war in Iran has risen to US$37.5 billion so far, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday, as he faced sceptical lawmakers for the first time since heavy bombings resumed to seek urgent funding for the unpopular conflict.
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The war in Iran is an unpopular conflict.
OpinionThe cost of the United States’ war in Iran has risen to US$37.5 billion so far.
South China Morning PostUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced skeptical lawmakers for the first time since heavy bombings resumed.
South China Morning PostDemocrats are riding high in public opinion polls.
South China Morning PostMidterm elections are six months away.
South China Morning PostPentagon chief Hegseth sought urgent funding for the conflict.
South China Morning Post