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Pentagon seeks record $1.5tn budget increase amid Iran war funding debate

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing for a "generational investment" of nearly $1.5 trillion for 2027 military spending, a 44% increase, while also seeking emergency funds for the ongoing, unpopular Iran war. This comes despite a previous order for budget cuts and questions about $75bn in unobligated funds from a prior bump.

Guardian International

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US Pentagon Seeks More Iran War Funding Amid Escalating Strikes and Regional Tensions

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US Pentagon Seeks More Iran War Funding Amid Escalating Strikes and Regional Tensions

US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth requested additional funding for the Iran war, which has cost $37.5 billion, as the US military conducted its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran. This comes amid reports of explosions in Tehran, a controversial US-backed deal for Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, and a new US nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia.

Deutsche Welle

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US Defense Secretary Defends Iran War Funding Amid Heated Senate Hearing

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US Defense Secretary Defends Iran War Funding Amid Heated Senate Hearing

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended President Trump's $87.6 billion emergency defense spending request for the Iran war, which has cost $37.5 billion so far, during a heated Senate hearing. Democrats questioned the funding scale and strategy, warning of a "forever war" amid public division and rising casualties.

Times of India

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Democrats Grill Secretary Hegseth Over Iran War Funding and Strategy

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Democrats Grill Secretary Hegseth Over Iran War Funding and Strategy

Democrats grilled US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth during Senate testimony over the Iran war, questioning the effectiveness of President Trump's campaign and a request for $87 billion in additional funding. Hegseth defended the strategy, despite recent US casualties and concerns over Iran's missile capabilities.

RT News

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