US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is also pushing for more funding for the war. It comes as the US military struck Iran for the 11th consecutive night. DW has the latest.

Pete Hegseth faced hostile Senate questioning as the Pentagon sought more money for the Iran war. The clash underscored mounting concern over casualties, costs and the risk of a prolonged conflict.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the Iran war has cost the United States $37.5 billion so far, up from a previous estimate of nearly $29 billion in mid-May.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the Iran war has cost the United States $37.5 billion so far, up from a previous estimate of nearly $29 billion in mid-May.

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced fiery questions and protests over the US war with Iran, which he estimated has cost USD 37.5 billion.

Pete Hegseth defended the Iran war and a fresh funding request during a hostile Senate hearing. The clash underscored rising concern over casualties, costs and the administration's strategy.

U.S. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth estimates the Iran war's cost at $37.5 billion amid urgent funding requests for the Pentagon.

U.S. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth estimates the Iran war's cost at $37.5 billion amid urgent funding requests for the Pentagon.