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Pentagon Seeks At Least $200B From Congress to Fund Iran War

The Pentagon’s request for supplemental funding is tied to Operation Epic Fury as the Iran war enters its third week. Administration officials say the ask is expected to face resistance as policymakers weigh prolonged costs and strategy.

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$200 billion - Pentagon supplemental request tied to the Iran war

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“It takes money to kill bad guys” — Pete Hegseth

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