US Defense Secretary Hegseth Testifies on Iran War Costs and Budget Request
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth testified before Congress on April 29 regarding the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran.This marked his first public hearing on the war since it began on February 28.During the testimony, Pentagon officials revealed that the war has cost the United States approximately $25 billion so far.The majority of these expenses have been attributed to munitions, deployment of additional assets to the Middle East, and equipment losses.Hegseth defended the Trump administration's war policy and the Pentagon's request for a $1.45 trillion defense budget, representing a 40% increase from the previous year.The hearing included tense exchanges with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Apr 2026 23:32 LONDON
