US Iran war bill climbs to $37.5 billion
The cost of the U.S. war in Iran has reached $37.5 billion, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who sought urgent funding from skeptical lawmakers. This figure includes current expenses and anticipated costs through September 30, although the Pentagon's calculation method remains unclear. As midterm elections approach, Democrats are leveraging public discontent over the war to gain political advantage, while both parties express frustration over the lack of communication from the Trump administration regarding the conflict.