US War with Iran: No End Date, $200B Funding Request

0:00On March 19th, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hakeseth says there's no set end date for the American war against Iran. Speaking at the Pentagon, he confirmed the conflict with Israel is now three weeks old and growing. He also didn't rule out asking Congress for more than $200 billion in extra funding to keep things going. Earlier this week, President Trump warned of major attacks on the world's largest gas field after Iranian strikes hit Gulf oil sites. Hakeseth announced Thursday strikes would be the biggest yet, following hits on over 7,000 targets inside Iran already. Oil prices keep climbing, while Trump's approval ratings drop amid the chaos. Hakeseth pushed back on Taka Mission Cree, insisting the goals stay the same from day one. He accused the media of bias and downplaying U.S. progress. Top military officer General Dan Cain said operations are on track, with long-range strikes now deeper into Iran, targeting underground sites, and missiles. In the Gulf, aircraft hunt enemy boats to reopen the Shred of Hormuz, while helicopters

1:03hit Iran-backed groups in Iraq, the first six days alone cost about $13 billion. Hakeseth wrapped up by urging Americans to pray for the troops in churches and homes. As the campaign presses on without a clear finish line, leaders say it'll end when objectives are met.