Hegseth tells senators Iran war has cost $37.5 billion so far
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told U.S. senators that the war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far. Senators questioned Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine about the current situation in the conflict.Key Facts
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared before U.S. senators on Tuesday.
- Hegseth reported that the war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion to date.
- Senators asked questions about the progress and status of the conflict.
- Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine also took part in the hearing.
- The discussion focused on U.S. military involvement with Iran.
- CBS News correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns provided coverage of the event.
- The hearing was part of congressional oversight of defense matters.
- The cost figure reflects U.S. government spending related to the conflict.
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