Pentagon Says US Has Spent $25 Billion on Iran War So Far.

The article focuses on the U.S. Department of Defense's public estimate of the cost of the ongoing conflict with Iran, which Acting Pentagon Comptroller Jules Hurst reported as approximately $25 billion. This figure was presented during testimony before the House Armed Services Committee alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who defended a proposed 40% increase in the defense budget aimed at addressing underinvestment and replenishing depleted munitions stockpiles. The testimony highlighted tensions between the administration and lawmakers over the war’s strategic value, the burden on U.S. allies, and the broader implications for U.S. military readiness and foreign relations. The article also notes skepticism from some lawmakers regarding the budget request and concerns about the war’s impact on global energy markets and U.S. alliances. [Extracted from the article]