It comes on top of extra funding the Defense Department already received last year.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, Thursday, March 19, 2026. WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, a senior administration official says.
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