The Pentagon is preparing a funding request for roughly $200 billion to sustain Iran war operations, replenish depleted munitions and support continued military action.

It’s an extraordinarily high number and comes on top of extra funding the Defense Department already received last year in President Donald Trump’s big tax cuts bill.

March 19 (UPI) -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that the Pentagon will make a $200 billion budget request from Congress for the war in Iran.

'It takes money to kill bad guys,' Hegseth says, but lawmakers on both sides of the house want more information, and even some Republicans are surprised at costs

US$200 billion (S$255 billion) in additional funding has been requested. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

US$200 billion (S$255 billion) in additional funding has been requested. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, a sizable amount that is certain to be met with questions from Congress, which would need to approve any new money. The department sent the request to the White House, according to a senior administration official, who…

The Pentagon seeks $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, sparking congressional debates amid concerns over military spending and strategy.

Pentagon sees no end date for Iran war, requests $200 billion more funding; President Trump to decide conflict’s conclusion.