Iran war costs reach $37.5B, Defense Secretary says

The United States has spent about $37.5 billion on the Iran war so far, with estimates possibly rising beyond current projections through September and including pay, operations, and maintenance costs. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended a $67 billion supplemental funding request during Senate hearings as part of a broader GOP budget package, while the debate unfolded amid protests and warnings about a potential long-running conflict under the Trump administration.