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US defense ministry looking for $80bn to cover war on Iran costs: Report

The US defense ministry requires $80 billion to cover expenses related to the war on Iran, including both war-related and non-war-related costs, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal cited in the article.

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19 June 2026 04:00 BST

The US defence ministry needs $80bn to cover costs from the war on Iran alongside non-war-related bills, the Wall Street Journal reported citing sources familiar with the matter.

According to the paper, lawmakers have been urging the Trump administration to provide a comprehensive cost to the war, with one of the concerns being that the army depleted valuable arms that could be used elsewhere.

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Middle East EyeIndependentCenter2 days ago
US defense ministry looking for $80bn to cover war on Iran costs: Report

The US defense ministry requires $80 billion to cover expenses related to the war on Iran, including both war-related and non-war-related costs, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal cited in the article.

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