"During the testimony, Hegseth defended the administration's approach, stating, 'What is it worth to ensure that Iran never gets a nuclear weapon?' This reflects the administration's commitment to preventing nuclear proliferation."
"Hurst, the Pentagon's acting comptroller, revealed the war's cost, saying, 'Most of that price was in munitions, as well as the cost of surging assets to the Middle East and equipment lost in the fighting.'"
"Hegseth's testimony included a strong defense of the proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget, emphasizing the need for robust military funding in light of ongoing conflicts."
The Pentagon has publicly stated that the US-Israel war with Iran has cost $25 billion, primarily due to munitions and military assets. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth faced Congress for the first time, defending President Trump's policies and a proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget. Fighting has paused since April 8, with a naval blockade in place. Hegseth did not clarify if the cost included damage to military bases or replenishing weapons stock. Reports suggest a potential request for an additional $200 billion for the war effort.
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