"The Pentagon wants $200 billion in supplemental funds to pay for its war on Iran."

"That sum is four times the amount originally floated by Pentagon officials."

"[C]ould ultimately reach into the trillions of dollars."
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Author: Nick Turse
Publication: The Intercept @TheIntercept
March 19, 2026
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#USA #Iran #Taxes #Military
https://theintercept.com/2026/03/19/pentagon-budget-iran-war-hegseth/

Pentagon Claims It Needs Additional $200 Billion to Pay for War on Iran

“Obviously, it takes money to kill bad guys,” said Pete Hegseth, when asked about the funding request.

The Intercept

RE: https://mastodon.social/@harmscommitted/116263827499236513

They are bankrupt anyway, what difference would it make, #China is buying all the bonds ... do they have the guts to come and collect on those bonds?

It is just like ancient #Athens alliance just x900 larger in scale

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