Pentagon seeks at least $200B from Congress for Iran war

War Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday the Pentagon will ask Congress for additional funding related to the Iran war as Operation Epic Fury continues into its third week.

Speaking at a Pentagon press briefing, Hegseth said the supplemental request would help cover the costs of operations and replenish U.S. weapons stockpiles.

"As far as $200 billion, I think that number could move, obviously. It takes money to kill bad guys," he told reporters, confirming reporting from The Washington Post that the Department of War is seeking that level of funding.

"We're going back to Congress and our folks there to ensure that we're properly funded for what's been done, for what we may have to do in the future, ensure that our ammunition is – everything's refilled, and not just refilled, but above and beyond," Hegseth added.

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