Hegseth accuses Democrats of hindering Middle East peace efforts
April 30, 2026 • Google News World
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US Military Spending on Iran War Estimated at $25 Billion, Sources Say
The Pentagon has estimated that the ongoing war with Iran will cost around $25 billion, according to sources. However, this estimate does not include the cost of rebuilding US military bases in the region.
In a recent House hearing on military spending, Rep. Dan Hegseth (R-WA) criticized lawmakers who he described as “defeatist” for their approach to funding the war effort.
Meanwhile, President Trump stated that Iran’s involvement in the conflict is coming to an end, saying that the country needs to “cry uncle.”
The ongoing war has sparked controversy and debate among lawmakers and experts. The estimated cost of $25 billion highlights the significant financial burden of the conflict on the US military.
In a separate development, Rep. Hegseth also clashed with lawmakers over their approach to funding the war effort during the House hearing.
The Iran war continues to lack an official end date, despite the ongoing efforts by the US and its allies to bring the conflict to a close.
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