The United States has already spent $37.5 billion on its war with Iran, according to recent estimates from the Pentagon, as confirmed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a Senate budget hearing. Hegseth emphasized the need for additional funding to sustain military operations, stating that without new resources, the U.S. would face shortages. This comes amid the Trump administration’s push for a $1.5 trillion defense budget, supported by Republican lawmakers. Earlier estimates from the White House’s Office of Management and Budget had projected the cost of the conflict with Iran at around $30 billion, but the Pentagon’s updated figures show spending has surpassed this projection significantly. The report also highlights that approximately 100 U.S. soldiers have been injured since July 7 due to operations related to the conflict with Iran.
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