Total cost of Iran war likely higher than $37.5 billion claimed by Hegseth, sources say
ONP Summary
As U.S. military operations against Iran consume more than $37 billion in resources, the Pentagon has begun cutting training programs and delaying maintenance to preserve operating capital. Defense Secretary Hegseth addressed Congress with a request for additional emergency funding, while the conflict has produced nearly 100 military casualties in recent weeks.
Progressive:Military readiness degradation — Progressive outlets stressed how deficit-driven cuts to training programs harm troop combat-readiness and strategic capability.
Moderate:Fiscal appropriations process — Centrist outlets treated the testimony as a routine congressional budget review required to fund ongoing military operations.
Conservative:Wartime operational need — Conservative outlets characterized supplemental funding as a justified military requirement resulting from active Iran conflict.
In a tense hearing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers that the Iran war has cost the U.S. at least $37.5 billion.
Sources told CBS News the total cost is likely higher.
CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more details. ...
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