Hegseth defends Iran war that has cost U.S. $25B so far in tense hearing:
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High Costs and Budget Focus Amid US-Iran ConflictThe Iran conflict has cost $25B so far, while the Pentagon seeks a historic $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027.
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- The Iran war, initiated without congressional approval, has cost $25 billion mainly on munitions and operations.
- Defense Secretary Hegseth dismissed opposition criticism, labeling political dissenters as the military’s biggest challenge.
- Democrats questioned the war’s unclear justification and rising expenses, whereas Republicans emphasized the 2027 defense budget proposal.
- Regional tensions persist with a US naval buildup including three aircraft carriers and a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Secretary Hegseth, you have been lying to the American public about this war from day one and so has the president.— Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA) during the House Armed Services Committee hearing, accusing the administration of lying to the American public about the war
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