PENTAGON SAYS IRAN WAR HAS COST $37.5B

Defense Secretary Hegseth informed Congress that the US government has spent $37.5B on the Iran war to date. The Pentagon is now requesting up to $80B in additional supplemental funding to support ongoing operations. Meanwhile, Iran-backed Houthi rebels announced a blockade of the Red Sea Gateway on Tuesday. These financial disclosures and strategic developments highlight the escalating costs and operational challenges associated with the conflict involving Iran and its regional proxies.