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Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more
Some senators pushed back on Hegseth's funding request as he testified at a pivotal time in the war.
July 22, 2026Hegseth asks US Army's top general to step down
Gen Randy George was nominated for the role in 2023 by former President Joe Biden.
April 2, 2026US Army pilots who flew near Kid Rock's home suspended and then reinstated within hours
The crews of two military helicopters were suspended by the army, then told there would be "no investigation" by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.
April 1, 2026Questions mount for Hegseth over possible US involvement in strike on Iranian school
Democrats have written to ask the defence secretary whether the US was responsible, but he says the issue is being investigated.
March 12, 2026Watch: BBC asks Hegseth about reports of strike on school
Asked about the reported bombing of a school in Iran, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the US was "investigating".
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Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more
Watch: Hegseth interrupted several times as he seeks additional Iran war funding The war with Iran has cost the US some $37.5bn (£28bn) so far - an increase of nearly $8bn since the last estimate in
Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down while US wages war against Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Army’s top uniformed officer, Gen. Randy George, to step down, the Pentagon said Thursday, as the United States wages a war against Iran. A Pentagon offic
Top US army officer steps down after Hegseth reportedly demanded removal
Pentagon announces Randy George retiring from role as US army chief of staff, ‘effective immediately’ Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Randy George, the