HomeMiddle East

$37.5bn cost of Iran war revealed as senator warns of ‘another forever war’ | First Thing

Middle East 1 source 1 country 🔦 Under-reported 11m ago

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has revealed to the Senate that the ongoing war involving Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far. The disclosure comes as the Trump administration is seeking additional funding for the military effort.

The revelation has raised concerns among lawmakers, with a senator warning that the conflict risks becoming another protracted military entanglement, describing it as "another forever war."

In-depth summary · AI, neutral
Read the full story at the source The Guardian World · GB
Get the news on TelegramTop stories & under-reported picks, straight to your feed — free. Join →