General · 25 June 2026
Trump asks for £66bn more for Iran war
The White House has asked US lawmakers to approve about £66.5bn, mostly for the ongoing war with Iran. This comes a day after Congress voted to rebuke the military action, which is unpopular with voters ahead of November's midterm elections. The funding includes £21bn for munitions and £17.3bn for operational costs, though some money is for unrelated measures.
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