Defense Secretary Hegseth Requests $200 Billion Additional Funding for Iran War
⢠On March 20, 2026, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the Pentagon's request for $200 billion in extra funding, stating 'it takes money to kill bad guys'. ⢠The request supports ongoing U.S. offensives, including jet patrols and helicopter strikes against Iranian forces in key waterways. ⢠Funding comes amid surging oil prices from Iranian attacks on facilities, prompting Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to propose lifting sanctions on Iranian oil.
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