Pete Hegseth and the Atlantic Council are tracking how the high costs of the U.S. military action against Iran are impacting defense spending.

The entities involved

• Pete Hegseth →

  United States Secretary of Defense

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• Atlantic Council →

  American think tank

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Related events

• While the Iran war continues, US defense policy is being represented by Pete Hegseth to NATO ministers in Brussels, pressuring allies to increase defense spending.Jun 18
• Defense budget requests have been made for military operations in the Middle East region.Aug 28
• US officials, including Hegseth and Bessent, warn of financial strain and ramp up economic pressure against Iran.Aug 29
• The US military involvement in the Iran conflict is evolving, with the Secretary of Defense reportedly showing support for the war.Jun 26
• Pete Hegseth addressed war machine shortcomings as the U.S. violated a ceasefire by attacking Iran, actions linked to NATO involvement.Jul 2