US Secretary of Defense Hegseth said that the US war against Iran has so far cost 37.5 billion US dollars, which is higher than previously announced estimates. Hegseth testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee on the same day to seek support for the 95 billion US dollar budget proposed by the Republican Party. In addition to military spending, the plan also includes agricultural aid and election law adjustments promoted by the White House on a priority basis. During the hearing, protesters interrupted Hegseth's speech several times. The Pentagon announced earlier that 3 more US military personnel died during the clashes, bringing the death toll to 17; more than 100 others have been injured since the beginning of July.

US Secretary of Defense Hegseth said that the US war against Iran has so far cost 37.5 billion US dollars, which is higher than previously announced estimates. Hegseth testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee on the same day to seek support for the 95 billion US dollar budget proposed by the Republican Party. In addition to military spending, the plan also includes agricultural aid and election law adjustments promoted by the White House on a priority basis. During the hearing, protesters interrupted Hegseth's speech several times. The Pentagon announced earlier that 3 more US military personnel died during the clashes, bringing the death toll to 17; more than 100 others have been injured since the beginning of July.