Pentagon seeks $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, AP source says

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKINGMarch 19, 2026 at 02:23 PM

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The Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funding for the Iran war, according to an AP source. The request has been sent to the White House and would require Congressional approval. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed the request at a press conference on Thursday, stating that the amount could change and that the department is working with Congress to ensure proper funding. This request comes on top of previous extra funding received by the Defense Department. Congress has not authorized the war and is bracing for the new spending request, but it is unclear if the White House has formally transmitted it for consideration.

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