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$37.5 billion and counting: Hegseth reveals Iran war cost as Pentagon seeks billions more
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost Washington $37.5 billion so far.
The Pentagon is seeking billions more in additional military funding amid rising casualties and growing opposition.
The $37.5 billion figure is nearly $8 billion higher than the Pentagon's previous assessment in May.
Hegseth revealed the estimate during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing.
The rapidly rising cost highlights the escalating scope of the conflict.
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