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The US Defense Department requires $80 billion to cover expenses from the Iran war and other non-war related bills.

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Who
US Defense Department, Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg, US lawmakers
What
The US Defense Department requires $80 billion to cover expenses from the Iran war and other non-war related bills.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT · 23h 13m ago
Where
United States ·
Why
To cover expenses from the Iran war, which has cost approximately $25 billion, and other non-war related bills.
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This request signals an upcoming larger US supplemental funding request that will include defense and non-defense priorities, influencing US fiscal policy and political dynamics ahead of midterm elections.

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