US Pentagon seeks USD 200 billion for war in Iran amid Congressional scrutiny
Published on: March 20, 2026, 3:38 p.m. | Source: Daily Excelsior
WASHINGTON, Mar 20: The Pentagon has requested USD 200 billion in supplemental funding for the ongoing war against Iran, sending the proposal to the White House three weeks after hostilities began. The White House will be reviewing the request before formally submitting it to Congress. The sum, nearly a quarter of the United States’ annual defense budget, has already drawn scrutiny from moderate Republicans who would play a key role in approving the funds. “Obviously, it takes money to kill […]
