Pentagon Requests $80 Billion for Iran War and Other Expenses
The U.S. Department of Defense has informed lawmakers it needs $80 billion to cover costs from the ongoing Iran war, which began alongside Israel on February 28, and other non-war-related bills. Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg conveyed this in phone calls. The war has already cost about $25 billion, and an earlier $200 billion request faced opposition. The funding request comes amid voter anxiety over rising living costs and the war’s financial burden ahead of November’s midterm elections.
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Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war
The Pentagon has informed senators it needs approximately $80 billion, primarily to fund the U.S. war against Iran, adding to a record $1.5 trillion defense budget request from President Donald Trump—a nearly 50% increase over current funding. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been lobbying on Capitol Hill, including a meeting on June 22, 2026. Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg briefed senators on the request, which was sent to the Office of Management and Budget. The funding covers munitions replenishment, equipment repair, and operational costs, far exceeding Hegseth's earlier $29 billion estimate. The request faces skepticism from lawmakers, including Democrats who oppose the war and question spending tax dollars during high domestic costs. Senate Majority Leader John Thune expects a supplemental request and said lawmakers will evaluate it.
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The U.S. Department of Defense has informed lawmakers it requires $80 billion to cover costs from the Iran war, which began alongside Israel on February 28, as well as non-war-related expenses. According to the Wall Street Journal, Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg conveyed the request in phone calls this week. A full supplemental request, including funds for non-defense priorities like farm and disaster relief, is expected to be sent to Congress soon. The Iran war has cost approximately $25 billion so far, according to a Pentagon official in April. However, the total cost remains unclear on Capitol Hill, where an initial $200 billion request faced significant opposition. White House budget director Russell Vought previously declined to provide a war cost estimate while defending a $1.5 trillion annual military budget. The proposed spending aligns with Republican priorities ahead of November midterm elections, amid voter concerns over rising living costs, high energy prices, and the financial burden of the conflict.
Defense NewsPentagon Tells Lawmakers It Needs $80 Billion for Iran War and Other Bills
The U.S. Department of Defense has informed lawmakers it needs $80 billion to cover costs from the Iran war and other non-war-related expenses, according to the Wall Street Journal. Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg made the request in phone calls this week. The Iran war, which began alongside Israel on February 28, has already cost around $25 billion, a Pentagon official told Reuters in April. A full supplemental request including non-defense priorities such as farm and disaster relief is expected in the coming days. The request comes after an initial $200 billion funding request met stiff opposition from lawmakers, and follows a proposed $1.5 trillion annual military budget. The funding debate is set against the backdrop of November's midterm elections, with Republicans facing voter anxiety over rising living costs and the financial burden of the Iran war.
Army TimesPentagon Tells Lawmakers It Needs $80 Billion for Iran War and Other Expenses
The U.S. Department of Defense has informed lawmakers it needs $80 billion to cover costs from the Iran war, which began alongside Israel on February 28, as well as other non-war-related bills. Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg made the request in phone calls this week, according to the Wall Street Journal. A full supplemental request including non-defense priorities like farm and disaster relief may be sent to Congress soon. The Iran war has cost approximately $25 billion, according to a Pentagon official in April, but the full cost remains unclear. An initial $200 billion request faced stiff opposition. The proposed budget reflects Republican priorities ahead of November's midterm elections, amid voter anxiety over rising living costs and the financial burden of the war.
Navy TimesPentagon Requests $80 Billion for Iran War Costs and Other Expenses
The U.S. Department of Defense has informed lawmakers it needs $80 billion to cover costs from the ongoing Iran war, which began on February 28, 2026 alongside Israel, as well as non-war-related bills. Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg communicated this in phone calls this week, according to the Wall Street Journal. A full supplemental request including non-defense priorities like farm and disaster relief is expected shortly. The war has already cost approximately $25 billion, according to an April Pentagon estimate. An earlier $200 billion request faced strong opposition from lawmakers. White House budget director Russell Vought stated in April he had no estimate for total war costs while defending a $1.5 trillion annual military budget. The funding request comes amid political tensions ahead of November midterm elections, with voter concerns over rising living costs and the financial burden of the conflict.
Air Force TimesPentagon tells lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war and other expenses: WSJ
The U.S. Department of Defense has informed lawmakers it requires $80 billion to cover costs from the Iran war, which began alongside Israel on February 28, as well as other non-war-related expenses, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg conveyed this in phone calls this week. A full supplemental request including defense and non-defense priorities like farm and disaster relief may be submitted soon. The Iran war has cost approximately $25 billion so far, according to an April Pentagon estimate. However, an initial $200 billion request met stiff congressional opposition. The proposed budget reflects Republican priorities ahead of November's midterm elections amid voter concerns over living costs and the war's financial burden. The Pentagon and White House declined to comment on the report.
Marine Corps TimesPentagon Seeks $80 Billion for Iran War and Other Expenses, WSJ Reports
Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg informed lawmakers the Pentagon needs $80 billion to cover costs from the Iran war and other non-war-related bills. The conflict, launched alongside Israel on February 28, had previously cost around $25 billion according to an April estimate. An initial $200 billion request faced strong congressional opposition. The full supplemental request, including non-defense items like farm and disaster relief, may be sent to lawmakers soon. The proposed $1.5 trillion annual military budget reflects Republican priorities ahead of November’s midterm elections, amid voter anxiety over rising costs and the financial burden of the war. Reuters could not independently verify the report; the Pentagon and White House declined or were unavailable for comment.
Navy TimesPentagon Tells Lawmakers It Needs $80 Billion for Iran War and Other Expenses
The U.S. Department of Defense has informed lawmakers that it requires $80 billion to cover costs from the ongoing Iran war, which began alongside Israel on February 28, as well as other non-war-related bills. Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg conveyed this in phone calls this week, according to the Wall Street Journal. A full supplemental request, including non-defense priorities like farm and disaster relief, may be sent to Congress soon. The Iran war has cost approximately $25 billion so far, according to a Pentagon official in April. An earlier request for $200 billion in additional funding faced stiff opposition from lawmakers. The proposed budget reflects Republican priorities ahead of November midterm elections, amidst voter anxiety over rising living costs, high energy prices, and the financial burden of the conflict.
Defense NewsPentagon Seeks $80 Billion from Congress for Iran War and Other Expenses
The U.S. Department of Defense has informed lawmakers that it requires $80 billion to cover costs associated with the ongoing Iran war, which began on February 28, 2026, alongside Israel, as well as other non-war-related expenses. Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg communicated this need to legislators in phone calls this week, according to the Wall Street Journal. A comprehensive supplemental funding request, including funds for non-defense priorities like farm and disaster relief, is expected to be sent to Congress soon. The Iran war has already cost approximately $25 billion, according to a Pentagon official in April. However, the total cost remains uncertain on Capitol Hill, especially after an initial $200 billion request faced strong opposition. The funding request comes amid rising voter concerns over living costs and the war's financial burden, as Republicans aim to retain control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections.
Military TimesPentagon Tells Lawmakers It Needs $80 Billion for Iran War and Other Expenses
The U.S. Department of Defense is seeking $80 billion to cover costs from the Iran war and other non-war-related expenses, Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg told lawmakers in phone calls this week, according to a Wall Street Journal report. A full supplemental request including Pentagon needs and non-defense priorities like farm and disaster relief may be sent to Congress soon. The Iran war, launched alongside Israel on February 28, has cost approximately $25 billion according to an April Pentagon estimate, though the full cost remains uncertain. An earlier $200 billion request encountered stiff congressional opposition. White House budget director Russell Vought previously declined to estimate war costs while defending a $1.5 trillion annual military budget. The funding debate occurs ahead of November midterm elections, with growing voter concern over living costs and the war's financial burden.
Army TimesPentagon tells lawmakers it needs $80 billion for war with Iran and other expenses
The U.S. Department of Defense has requested $80 billion from lawmakers to cover costs related to the ongoing war with Iran, which began on February 28, 2026, alongside Israel, as well as other non-war-related bills. Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg conveyed the request in phone calls this week, according to the Wall Street Journal. A full supplemental request including funds for non-defense priorities like farm and disaster relief may be sent to Congress soon. The Iran war has already cost approximately $25 billion, though the full cost remains unclear. An earlier $200 billion request for additional war funding met significant opposition. The request comes amid Republican efforts to maintain control of Congress in the November midterm elections, with rising voter anxiety over living costs, energy prices, and the financial burden of the conflict.
Army TimesPentagon Seeks $80 Billion from Congress for Iran War and Other Costs
The U.S. Department of Defense has informed lawmakers it requires $80 billion to cover expenses related to the Iran war, which began on February 28 alongside Israel, as well as other non-war-related bills. Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg conveyed this in phone calls, according to the Wall Street Journal. A full supplemental request including non-defense priorities like farm and disaster relief may be sent to Congress soon. The war has already cost approximately $25 billion, per a Pentagon official in April. An earlier $200 billion request faced stiff opposition on Capitol Hill. The request comes amid Republican efforts to maintain control of Congress in the November midterm elections, with voter anxiety rising over living costs, energy prices, and the war's financial burden.
Air Force TimesPentagon Tells Lawmakers It Needs $80 Billion for Iran War and Other Expenses
The U.S. Department of Defense has informed lawmakers it requires $80 billion to cover costs from the Iran war, which began alongside Israel on February 28, as well as other non-war-related expenses, according to the Wall Street Journal. Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg made the request in phone calls this week. A full supplemental request including non-defense priorities like farm and disaster relief is expected in the coming days. The Iran war has cost approximately $25 billion, a Pentagon official said in April. An earlier $200 billion funding request met stiff opposition. White House budget director Russell Vought told a hearing in April he had no estimate for the war's cost while defending a $1.5 trillion annual military budget. The funding requests come as Republicans face voter anxiety over rising living costs, high energy prices, and the financial burden of the war ahead of November's midterm elections.
Military TimesPentagon tells lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war, other expenses: WSJ
According to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg informed lawmakers that the Pentagon requires $80 billion to cover costs from the Iran war and other non-war-related bills. A full supplemental request including defense and non-defense priorities is expected soon. The Iran war, launched alongside Israel on February 28, has cost approximately $25 billion according to a Pentagon official in April. However, the full cost remains unclear on Capitol Hill after an initial $200 billion funding request faced strong opposition. The proposed $1.5 trillion annual military budget reflects Republican priorities ahead of November's midterm elections, amid growing voter anxiety over rising living costs and the financial burden of the conflict.
Defense NewsPentagon Asks Lawmakers for $80 Billion to Cover Iran War and Other Costs
The Pentagon has informed lawmakers it needs $80 billion to cover costs from the ongoing Iran war, which began on February 28, 2026 alongside Israel, as well as other non-war-related expenses, according to a Wall Street Journal report cited by Marine Corps Times. Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg made the request in phone calls this week. A full supplemental request, including funds for non-defense priorities such as farm and disaster relief, may be sent to Congress soon. The Iran war has already cost approximately $25 billion, according to a Pentagon official in April. An earlier $200 billion request for additional funding faced significant opposition from lawmakers. The issue comes ahead of November's midterm elections, with Republicans trying to retain control of Congress amid voter concerns over rising costs and the financial burden of the conflict.
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