Pentagon seeks $80B from Congress for U.S. war on Iran costs

The request is nearly triple the $29B estimate cited last month, the Associated Press reported.

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The Pentagon is asking Congress for $80 billion to cover the cost of the U.S. war on Iran, a sharp increase from the $29 billion estimate it gave just last month. The new figure implies a much larger funding need for the conflict and would require congressional approval if lawmakers move to provide the money. The Associated Press reported the request.

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