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"Unlimited Money for Bombs": Democrats Slam Hegseth for Seeking $67B for Iran War

Jul 22, 2026Far Left

The U.S. is continuing to strike Iran for an 11th straight day. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday revealed the cost of the war on Iran has soared to over $37 billion during an appearance before the Senate Appropriations Committee. However, independent estimates and media reports based on internal leaks suggest the true figure is much higher.…

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Pete Hegseth puts cost of Iran war at $37.5 billion as the Pentagon seeks more money from Congress

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Pete Hegseth puts cost of Iran war at $37.5 billion as the Pentagon seeks more money from Congress

The defense secretary’s estimate, revealed at a combative Senate hearing, is up from the $25 billion Pentagon officials gave in late April. NBC News has reported the amount is much higher.

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