US EditionPentagon Seeks $200B, Source Says
The Pentagon seeks $200 billion to fund Iran war operations and replenish munitions amid a projected $1.9 trillion federal deficit, officials said.
- On March 20, 2026, the Pentagon requested $200 billion in supplemental funds for the Iran war, sending the request to the White House and The Washington Post first reported it.
- The Pentagon says the request follows the Iran war that began on Feb. 28, citing needs to replenish munitions stockpiles and upgrade defenses amid energy sector attacks and deploying approximately 2,500 Marines last week.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday 'It takes money to kill bad guys' and avoided setting a war end date, while officials note the cost is about $1 billion a day.
- Lawmakers responded that Congress has not authorized the war and shows unease; Rep. Betty McCollum said, 'This is not going to be a rubber stamp for the president of the United States' and Rep. Steve Scalise promised negotiations with the White House.
- Veterans and critics warn that, against a backdrop of rising debt, the $39 trillion debt and a $1.9 trillion deficit this year highlight past costly wars.
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WASHINGTON — The Pentagon seeks $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, a sizable amount that is certain to be met with questions from Congress, which would need to approve any new money.
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