Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war

AI Summary

The Pentagon has requested $80 billion from Congress specifically for potential conflict with Iran, as part of a larger $1.5 trillion budget proposal that marks nearly a 50% increase over the current fiscal year. This funding request highlights growing security concerns and strategic military planning focused on Iran.

The White House has requested a remarkable $1.5 trillion for the Pentagon – a nearly 50% increase over the current fiscal year's funding levels