The Trump administration is asking Congress for an additional $87.6 billion for the war in Iran
The U.S. President’s administration has officially requested that Congress allocate $87.6 billion for urgent needs, the lion’s share of which is earmarked for military operations in Iran.
According to the White House, approximately $67 billion of this amount is to go to the U.S. Department of Defense. Key funding areas include $21 billion for the purchase of ammunition, $17.3 billion for operational expenses, and $12.1 billion for classified programs.
In addition, about $300 million is planned to be allocated to strengthening security at U.S. diplomatic facilities in the Middle East and South Asia, which were attacked at the start of the conflict. Despite the scale of the request, this initiative may face serious resistance in Congress.
This is according to the BBC.
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