$37.5bn cost of Iran war revealed as senator warns of ‘another forever war’ | First Thing
Summary
The US Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, told the Senate that the US-Israel war on Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, with additional funding of $88 billion requested by the Trump administration. The conflict followed a US-Israeli airstrike that killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, and has led to ongoing violence and hardship in Iran.Key Facts
- The US Defense Secretary reported $37.5 billion spent on the US-Israel war against Iran so far.
- The Trump administration requested an additional $88 billion for the conflict, calling it urgent and necessary.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi survived an airstrike that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
- Many Iranians face difficult conditions, including airstrikes, repression, and water shortages.
- New York’s mayor called on federal authorities to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the US.
- The US will allow direct flights to Lebanon again after a 40-year pause.
- President Trump approved a deal to allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium for civilian nuclear use, which could last 30 years and involve US companies.
- US immigration agents arrested a record 43,138 people in June 2023 under the Trump administration’s enforcement.
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