Hegseth says Iran war cost $37.5 billion so far as administration seeks more funding (2026)

In a tense and highly charged atmosphere, the US-Iran conflict continues to escalate, with both sides trading blows and threats. The war, which has already cost the United States a staggering $37.5 billion, is now at a critical juncture, with the Pentagon seeking additional funding to continue the fight. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including China and Russia, who are enabling Iran's activities, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war has also taken a heavy toll on human lives, with 18 US service members killed and four more dying over the weekend, bringing the total to 22. The conflict has also had a significant impact on global energy supply, with the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait facing pressure from Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis have threatened to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, which could affect one-quarter of global oil supply. The situation is further complicated by

Hegseth says Iran war cost $37.5 billion so far as administration seeks more funding (2026)

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