The U.S. war in Iran has ballooned to a staggering $37.5 billion—nearly $8 billion more than previously reported—with Pentagon estimates covering costs through September 30. Just six days of fighting alone cost at least $11.3 billion, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that without urgent funding, military training will be slashed. This high-stakes hearing marked Hegseth’s first direct testimony since renewed strikes began, as midterm elections loom and Democrats aim to tie the unpopular war to its soaring price tag. The ceasefire is shattered, with daily strikes now underway, 17 U.S. troops killed, one missing after an attack in Jordan, and 430 injured since February. President Trump is signaling a broader offensive, hinting at ground forces and imminent strikes on Iran’s “Pickaxe Mountain” nuclear site.
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