Military budget stories

Jun 19, 2026

Pentagon Requests $80 Billion for Iran War and Other Bills

Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg told lawmakers the Department of Defense needs $80 billion to cover costs from the Iran war and other non-war-related expenses, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Jun 19, 20261 source

May 13, 2026

Pentagon Reports $29 Billion Cost for Iran War, Requests for Additional $1.5 Trillion in Defense Funding

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before Congress that the ongoing U.S.-Iran war has cost approximately $29 billion so far, while requesting at least $1.5 trillion in additional military funding to maintain U.S. military capabilities.

May 13, 20263 sources