Hegseth Requests $67 Billion for Iran War as Costs Mount

Military Conflict with Iran Funding·Latest event July 22, 2026

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Hegseth Requests $67 Billion for Iran War as Costs Mount

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine requested a $67 billion supplemental funding package at a hearing. Hegseth stated the war has cost $37.5 billion to date. Senator John Kennedy questioned the lack of a clear end date for the conflict. Meanwhile, naval blockades in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global oil trade. Senator Marco Rubio warned that Tehran is not serious about diplomatic talks as U.S. strikes continue.

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