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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced sharp criticism from senators after revealing that the US war against Iran has cost at least $37.5 billion. This latest figure is a significant jump from the Pentagon's previous estimate of$29 billion.
The Senate Appropriations Committee hearing was particularly heated as Hegseth was there to request additional emergency military funding.
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The Senate Appropriations Committee hearing was particularly heated as Hegseth was there to request additional emergency military funding.
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