The US is preparing additional funding for the war with Iran amid disputes in Congress
Kyiv • UNN
The US Department of Defense informed senators of the need for an additional $80 billion to cover the costs of the war with Iran. The request may face resistance due to political disputes.
The US Department of Defense informed senators of the need for an additional $80 billion, most of which is to cover costs associated with the war against Iran. At the same time, an official request to Congress from the White House has not yet been submitted, reports Associated Press, writes UNN.
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According to the agency, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has been consulting with lawmakers on Capitol Hill in recent days regarding future funding.
Two AP interlocutors reported that one of the Pentagon deputy chiefs informed senators last week about a request for additional funds related to the war against Iran.
The request may face resistance in Congress
As AP notes, the initiative is being discussed amid political disputes over President Donald Trump's policy on Iran and a record defense budget.
Earlier, the White House proposed allocating about $1.5 trillion to the Pentagon, which is almost 50% higher than the current funding level.
Senate Republican Majority Leader John Thune said he expects an official request from the administration.
We will consider it and see how the votes go
At the same time, some lawmakers are already expressing skepticism about allocating additional billions of dollars for the war.
You are spending hard-earned family tax dollars on a war that many strongly oppose