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Hegseth Estimates Iran War Has Cost $37.5 Billion

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth requested up to $70 billion in emergency military spending after nearly five months of war. Hegseth estimated the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion.

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 05:30 PM EDT

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