Hegseth Says American Troops Need $67 Billion To Recover From Iran War
“The inability to properly fund this department, the Department of War, is probably the single greatest threat this country faces,” Hegseth said
“The inability to properly fund this department, the Department of War, is probably the single greatest threat this country faces,” Hegseth said
The resolution passed 214-208, with four Republicans joining Democrats in support, marking the latest congressional challenge to the administration's handling of the conflict.
The warning followed Houthi claims that drones and missiles struck the Saudi tankers Encelia and Layla
Analysts are examining whether Moscow supplied targeting intelligence or advanced technology that improved the effectiveness of Iran's drone operations.
The fallen service members were Lt. Tyler James Feehan of Hawaii, Pvt. Isabella Gonzales of Texas, Sgt. Angel Rampersad of New York and Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton of North Carolina
Trump said the targets could include infrastructure in Tehran
The conflict between Iran and U.S.-Israel combine continues despite diplomatic talks.
Hegseth defended a $95 billion Republican budget package, arguing that the funding is necessary to support national priorities as lawmakers debate spending ahead of the midterm elections.
Monday's attacks sparked fires at multiple facilities during the fourth consecutive day of Iranian strikes
The exercise came as Burnham reaffirmed Britain's continued support for Ukraine during a call with President Volodymyr Zelensky
The strikes targeted Iranian military facilities, missile and drone launch sites, air defenses and maritime assets to reduce Tehran's ability to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
The reported strike comes as military exchanges between the United States and Iran continue after President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Tehran over.
The Pentagon added that updated casualty information will continue to be published through the Defense Casualty Analysis System.
The U.S. and Iran have intensified attacks since an interim ceasefire deal signed a month ago fell apart last week, raising the possibility of a return to all-out war.
U.S. completed its sixth consecutive night of strikes, targeting dozens of Iranian military sites, including air defense systems, logistics facilities and maritime assets.
The U.S. military announced that it has concluded its latest round of airstrikes against targets inside Iran.