Pentagon Puts Iran War Cost at $29 Billion as Hegseth Deflects on Funding
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The Pentagon comptroller, Jay Hurst, testified that the cost of the war with Iran has risen to approximately $29 billion, up from an earlier estimate of $25 billion two weeks ago.
- The increase in costs is attributed to updated repair and replacement of equipment, as well as general operational expenses.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth repeatedly declined to specify how much additional emergency funding would be requested or when such a request would be made.
- Hegseth also indicated that the administration does not plan to seek congressional authorization to continue military operations in Iran.
- Congressional members from both parties pressed for more details on funding, with Representative Ken Calvert emphasizing the need for a timely supplemental funding request.