The Pentagon requested funds for war in Iran as political figures debated the conflict's continuation in the Senate.
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Updated Jun 23
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The Pentagon requested funds for war in Iran as political figures debated the conflict's continuation in the Senate.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Trump's war against Iran continues, and Democrats have blocked the proposed $1 trillion defense bill.Sub-event
- Trump requests more Pentagon funding for war with Iran, with McConnell supporting the request amidst political shifts.Sub-event
- Lindsey Graham supported Pentagon funding for military action against Iran.Sub-event
- Trump is involved in a high-stakes situation regarding Iran risks, leading to leak hunts and the push for subpoenas.Sub-event
- Pete Hegseth defends operational readiness to lawmakers and requests $80 billion in additional funding due to heightened security threats in the Middle East.Sub-event
- Senators voted on a resolution limiting presidential action concerning hostilities against Iran.Sub-event
- The Senate debates military action and fund allocation, with the U.S. Treasury controlling unfrozen Iranian funds.Sub-event
Pentagon seeks $80 billion to continue the war in Iran.1 source
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Trump launched military action against Iran, prompting criticism from Chuck Schumer.1 source
Pentagon seeks war funds for Iran; Trump faces pressure amid Senate votes.1 source
- Interim peace agreement talks are underway between the United States and Switzerland, with officials expected to meet in Switzerland.Sub-event
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PENTAGON
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Related events
- The ongoing conflict with Iran is driving changes to the Pentagon's pay structure and Fiscal Year 2027 budget requests.
- Conflict with Iran necessitated a deployment reset by the Pentagon.
- The CBO has analyzed the costs associated with the Iran war, specifically discussing the goals of Trump's administration.
- A proposal suggests cutting the Pentagon budget, offsetting costs by ending the Iran war, and also includes federal childcare expansion.
- Congressional bodies directed an end to hostilities against Iran, but the Pentagon chief continued the war without proper authorization.