Pentagon tells US lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war costs, other bills - report

The Pentagon has informed US lawmakers that it requires an additional $80 billion to fund the ongoing war in Iran and address other outstanding bills, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The request was communicated by Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg to legislators in phone calls conducted earlier this week.

This substantial financial request comes as lawmakers continue to press the Trump administration for a comprehensive accounting of the war's costs. The campaign against Iran is now approaching its fourth month. Some members of Congress have reportedly voiced apprehension regarding the administration's expenditures during this prolonged conflict, particularly concerning the significant resources and personnel deployed to the region.

In May, Pentagon comptroller Jules Hurst indicated to the Senate Armed Services Committee that operational costs had already neared $30 billion. This figure did not include the expenses required for repairing US military bases that have sustained damage from Iranian attacks. The report highlights ongoing scrutiny over the financial commitments associated with the conflict.