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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Pentagon Says Iran War Has Cost $25B So Far
Caption: Pentagon Says Iran War Has Cost $25B So Far. A senior Pentagon official said the war with Iran has cost $25 billion to date. Acting comptroller Jules Hurst revealed the figure during a congressional hearing on defense spending. He said most of the cost has gone toward munitions, alongside operations, maintenance and equipment replacement. The conflict, now two months in, has no clear end despite a recent ceasefire. The figure is lower than outside estimates, which point to higher costs from sustained military operations. Officials are considering a supplemental funding request that could reach up to $200 billion. Pete Hegseth defended the campaign, pushing back against criticism in Congress. Lawmakers questioned the war’s impact, noting Iran’s military capabilities remain largely intact. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Pentagon,Iran war,cost,$25B,Acting comptroller Jules Hurst,figure,congressional hearing,defense spending,munitions,costs,military operations,campaign,Pete Hegseth
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