The war has cost $25 billion so far (€21 billion), according to Pentagon figures presented to the House Armed Services Committee.
Hegseth quizzed for nearly six hours on Iran in first congressional appearance since war began
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Wed 06:15 - Le Figaro
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth will explain the war in Iran to American deputies this Wednesday
Wed 08:21 - Middle East Eye
Pentagon chief to testify on Iran war
Wed 13:00 - Washington Examiner
WATCH LIVE: Pete Hegseth and Dan Caine testify to Congress on $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget
Wed 14:10 - CNBC
Hegseth defends Iran war's mission, costs in first testimony since conflict began - CNBC
Wed 14:55 - Al-Monitor
Pentagon: Iran war has cost US estimated $25B so far
Wed 15:20 - France 24
REPLAY: US lawmakers grill Pentagon chief Hegseth over Iran war
Wed 15:29 - The Hill
Pentagon CFO: Iran war has cost $25 billion so far
Wed 16:31 - Washington Examiner
Hegseth rips into Democrat for calling Iran war a ‘quagmire’: ‘Who are you cheering for?’
Wed 17:01 - The Jerusalem Post
Pentagon's Hegseth defends Iran war against Congress, says not a quagmire - The Jerusalem Post
Wed 17:14 - South China Morning Post
Iran war price tag hits US$25 billion as Hegseth defends record Pentagon budget - South China Morning Post
Wed 19:10 - NBC News
Iran war has cost the U.S. $25 billion so far, Pentagon official says - NBC News
Wed 19:42 - Al Jazeera
Pentagon chief Hegseth first public hearing on Iran war: Key takeaways - Al Jazeera
Wed 21:10 - Time Magazine
In Hostile Hearing, Democrats Accuse Hegseth of Misleading Public on Iran War Progress - Time Magazine
Wed 22:07 - The New York Times
Pentagon Puts Iran War Cost at $25 Billion as Hegseth Berates Skeptics - The New York Times
Wed 22:16 - The Hill
Six takeaways from Hegseth’s first hearing since Iran war started
Wed 22:33 - Los Angeles Times
Skeptical Democrats confront Hegseth about Iran war for the first time since conflict started - Los Angeles Times
Wed 22:50 - PBS Newshour
Hegseth's contentious hearing in Congress reveals partisan divide over Iran war