Hegseth Puts Iran War Cost at $37.5 Billion as US Launches New Strikes on Tehran
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Budget Committee that the war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, requesting an additional $67 billion for the Pentagon through September. The US military launched new attacks on Iranian targets, including the capital Tehran, for the eleventh consecutive night. Oil prices rose about 2% amid supply disruption fears, with Brent crude reaching $92.85. In Iran, another man was executed in connection with January protests, bringing the total to at least 25. Separately, the Trump administration is reportedly close to a nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia that lacks key nonproliferation safeguards, raising concerns about a regional arms race. Democratic Senator Patty Murray warned of 'another endless war.'
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