The Iran war has cost the US $37.5 billion dollars, says Defense Secretary Pete Hesgseth
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a Senate committee that the Pentagon needs nearly 70 billion dollars in additional funding for the war in Iran. The hearing turned combative as Senators demanded explanations as to the military's strategy to win or otherwise end the war. Story by Bryan Quinn.
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