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The Pentagon reportedly requested an extra $200 billion for the Iran war. It might fund the U.S. military for just 140 more days

The war in Iran cost about $16.5 billion within its first 12 days. At that rate, an extra $200 billion could potentially fund the war through mid-August.

Fortune

Vance’s rock-and-a-hard-place: Backing Trump’s Iran war could cost him in 2028

The vice president has publicly defended Trump’s attack on Iran

The Independent UK

Trump To Ask Congress For $200 Billion To Continue Iran War

The Trump administration said that it needs $200 billion from Congress for the Iran war because "it takes money to kill bad guys."

International Business Times

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How the US copied a cheap Iranian kamikaze drone and used it to bomb Iran

As Pete Hegseth, the Fox News host turned Donald Trump’s defense secretary, stood on the front lawn of the Pentagon to record a promotional video in July 2025, a drone hovered above him.

The Conversation

Why $138 is the key mark for oil prices and what it means for the future of the US economy

Analysts are keeping a close eye on the developments in the Middle East amid President Donald Trump’s war on Iran, and are paying particular attention to oil prices

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth’s increasingly desperate Iran war pleas reveal secret doubts about the mission

ANALYSIS: As he flailed between a clearly fictional story about his teenage son and pleas to the American people to stop reading the media, Hegseth looked newly and undeniably desperate, writes Holly Baxter

The Independent UK

No timeframe for ending US war against Iran, says Pete Hegseth

US defense secretary suggests Thursday will be ‘largest strike package yet … death and destruction from above’

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Furious Pete Hegseth insists war with Iran is NOT a quagmire, actually going super well

And it's not an "endless abyss" OR a "forever war" either!

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'Aliens.gov' Registered: White House Sparks Global Frenzy Over Secret UFO Files

Author Michael Wolff warns that Donald Trump's second term is facing a 'political catastrophe' amid a deepening war with Iran and a collapse in public approval.

International Business Times UK

'Iran came with a lot of weapons': Top US general says Iran retains 'some capability'; Hegseth assures war not 'endless abyss'

US military leaders present conflicting views on the ongoing conflict with Iran. While General Caine signals a prolonged, aggressive campaign targeting Iran's military capabilities, Defense Secretary Hegseth assures it's not an endless quagmire. President Trump's statements also offer mixed signals, suggesting a swift conclusion while also indicating a desire to…

The Times of India

Hegseth on seeking $200 billion for Iran war: "That number could move"

Such a massive request would face stiff opposition on the Hill.

Axios

Pete Hegseth says European allies should be ‘thanking’ Trump for Iran war

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The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth again uses Iran war update to tear into media and assures Americans ‘we’re winning, decisively’

Hegseth berated the press for ‘calling into question every step’ of the conflict and attempted to reassure the American people that it was not ‘a forever war’

The Independent UK

US Intensifies Iran Campaign As Pentagon Signals Gains Ahead Of Hegseth Briefing

Military progress claims face scrutiny amid civilian casualty probe and regional instability.

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The Independent UK

Drones hovering above Rubio and Hegseth’s homes leave military officials baffled

'Unidentified' drones prompt security concerns at Washington Army base where both politicians live

International Business Times UK

Senate Rejects Effort to Halt Trump's Iran Strikes 47-53 — Fetterman Joins GOP as Costs Reach $11 Billion

The US Senate rejects a war powers resolution to end military operations in Iran, marking the third failed attempt. Discover the implications for US foreign policy, taxpayer costs, and rising gas prices.

The Guardian - UK

Is anyone as ill-suited for great office as Donald Trump? Yes, Pete Hegseth – that’s why Potus likes him

The US ‘secretary of war’ earns his keep as the loyalty-hire par excellence, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Times of India

Multiple drones spotted over US army base housing top officials including Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth

Unidentified drones were detected over a Washington-area Army base where US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reside, the Washington Post reported.

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The Independent UK

Pentagon denies Pete Hegseth was chewing gum after he’s filmed munching ahead of dignified transfer of dead troops

The president was criticized for wearing a baseball cap to a previous ceremony

International Business Times UK

White House Accused of Engineering Distraction as Epstein Files Continue to Dog Trump

The White House registered alien.gov as Trump orders the declassification of UFO files, sparking criticism that the move is a strategic distraction from unsealed Epstein documents.

The Independent UK

One of the lawmakers in ‘illegal orders’ video introduces bill to limit Pentagon’s use of AI

The bill comes as the military has heavily used AI in the war with Iran and sparred with a top AI lab over ethics provisions

International Business Times UK

USS Gerald R. Ford Fire Triggers Navy Probe Into Whether Sailors Sabotaged Ship To End 11-Month Deployment Amid Iran War

The US Navy is investigating whether the fire aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford was deliberately set by sailors, amid a challenging deployment.

International Business Times UK

Fact Check: Did Pete Hegseth Spend $20M of Taxpayer Money on Steak and Lobster Dinners for US Troops?

The claim stems from a watchdog report examining Pentagon spending patterns, which was later amplified during a heated CNN TV debate.

International Business Times UK

Trump Hit By Explosive Resignation As Counterterror Chief Joe Kent Walks Out Over Iran War 'Madness'

Joe Kent, a senior US counterterrorism official, resigns in protest over the Iran conflict, highlighting internal divisions within Trump's administration.

The Conversation

Pete Hegseth is working hard to make sure the public hears only good news about Iran war

Martha Gellhorn stowed away on a hospital ship to become the only woman journalist to land on Normandy Beach on D-Day. She carried stretchers before writing her harrowing account of the invasion.

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