Live updates: Hegseth says Iran war cost $37.5 billion so far as administration seeks more funding - CNN

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Live updates: Hegseth says Iran war cost $37.5 billion so far as administration seeks more funding - CNN

The war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, according to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, but the bill is likely much higher, experts have told CNN. Follow for live news updates.

Air defenses were activated in the Iranian capital Tehran early Wednesday, several state media reported. Tehrans air defenses were activated once again a few minutes ago in the eastern and western p… [+1420 chars]

Live updates: Hegseth says Iran war cost $37.5 billion so far as administration seeks more funding - CNN

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