Israel Iran War · 19 March 2026
Pentagon eyes $200B boost to fund Iran war effort
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The U.S. Department of Defense is preparing a request for over $200 billion in additional funding to sustain operations in the Iran conflict. The proposal, expected to face scrutiny in Congress, would cover weapons replenishment and expanded military production. Early spending has already surged into the billions, underscoring the rapidly growing cost of the war for Washington.
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