Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more
- Every dollar appropriated, he added, would be used to build the "lethality" of US military forces and "reinforce peace through strength".
- Senate Appropriations Committee chairwoman Susan Collins, a Republican, questioned Hegseth over what the impact would be if the budget needs were not met.
- Hegseth said current and future training for military members would need to be cut without the funds, as he repeatedly blamed former President Joe Biden's administration for what he said was an underfunded military.
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- Every dollar appropriated, he added, would be used to build the "lethality" of US military forces and "reinforce peace through strength".
- Senate Appropriations Committee chairwoman Susan Collins, a Republican, questioned Hegseth over what the impact would be if the budget needs were not met.
- Hegseth said current and future training for military members would need to be cut without the funds, as he repeatedly blamed former President Joe Biden's administration for what he said was an underfunded military.
Sources: BBC News