UPDATED Jul 22, 2026 at 4:09 PM ET
Jul 21, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET
Hegseth estimates Iran war cost at $37.5 billion
By The BriefBrief
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told senators the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion and sought more supplemental funding.
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
WHY:
He was presenting updated cost estimates and arguing for additional supplemental funding at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing.
How this story developed (showing 10 of 10 earlier reports)
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Pentagon seeks $21B for munitions replacement at Senate hearing
· Jul 22, 2026 at 4:09 PM ET
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Hegseth offers $37.5B price tag for Iran war costs
· Jul 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
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Pentagon seeks billions from Congress over Iran war costs
· Jul 22, 2026 at 1:07 PM ET
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Hegseth seeks $70B more as Iran activates air defenses
· Jul 22, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
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Hegseth says Pentagon needs nearly $70B more for Iran war
· Jul 22, 2026 at 10:07 AM ET
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Pete Hegseth seeks urgent Iran war funding increase
· Jul 22, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
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Hegseth seeks $67B to restock arms for Iran war
· Jul 22, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
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Hegseth faces bipartisan scrutiny as Iran war escalates
· Jul 22, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
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Hegseth and Caine testify before Senate on Iran war
· Jul 21, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET
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Hegseth and Caine to seek more Iran-war funding
· Jul 21, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET
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