# Hegseth seeks $70 billion more to sustain war on Iran

Senior US official Pete Hegseth has requested an additional $70 billion in funding to continue military operations against Iran. The request signals a prolonged and intensified conflict, raising concerns about escalating costs and regional stability. This comes amid ongoing debate over the strategic rationale and long-term goals of the campaign.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/22/war-on-iran-hegseth-wants-70b-more-to-keep-fighting?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:52:54 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/23/us-war-on-iran-the-110-billion-price-tag?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:04:23 +0000