Pentagon ‘seeks 200 billion dollars in additional funds for Iran war’

The department sent the request to the White House, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the private information.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 - 13:27

Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

The Pentagon is seeking $200 billion (€174 billion) in additional funds for the Iran war, a senior administration official says.

The department sent the request to the White House, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the private information.