Iran war costs have surged to $37.5 billion with 17 American deaths and 100+ injured since July, prompting Pentagon requests for $70 billion in additional supplemental funding. Senate Democrats, led by Schumer and Murray, challenged the administration's transparency on casualties and questioned whether the conflict contradicts Trump's campaign pledge to avoid prolonged military engagements.
Iran war costs hit $37.5B as Senate challenges Hegseth on Pentagon spending
17 American service members killed and over 100 injured since early July 2026; nearly 450 total service members injured since war's start; Pentagon report on deadly Iran primary school attack withheld from public.