During a recent Senate hearing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth estimated that the ongoing conflict in Iran has already cost the U.S. $37.5 billion. As the Pentagon seeks an additional $67 billion in funding, Hegseth faces bipartisan scrutiny regarding the lack of a clear strategy and the implications of prolonged military engagement. Lawmakers have expressed concerns over the escalating costs and the Pentagon’s budget troubles, emphasizing the urgent need for transparency and accountability in military spending. Protesters interrupted the hearing, highlighting public discontent over the war and its funding.