Hegseth addresses cost of Iran war, says it 'takes money to kill bad guys'

Though the exact cost of the military operation against Iran has not yet been released, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indirectly confirmed the approximate value of the Pentagon's request for additional funding on Thursday, saying: "As far as $200 billion, I think that number could move."

Localisation: Washington, United States, Global
Source: Le Monde International
Categorie: security
Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:39:47 +0100