Hegseth estimates Iran war cost at $37.5 billion

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told senators the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion and sought more supplemental funding.

WHO: Pete Hegseth

WHAT: Hegseth put the Iran war’s cost so far at $37.5 billion and said the administration needs nearly twice that amount to continue operations.

WHEN: Jul 21, 2026 at 8:22 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: He was presenting updated cost estimates and arguing for additional supplemental funding at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing.

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