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Pentagon Claims It Needs Additional $200 Billion to Pay for War on Iran

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The InterceptBMar 19, 5:52 PM

Pentagon Claims It Needs Additional $200 Billion to Pay for War on Iran

“Obviously, it takes money to kill bad guys,” said Pete Hegseth, when asked about the funding request. The post Pentagon Claims It Needs Additional $200 Billion to Pay for War on Iran appeared first o

The New RepublicBMar 19, 7:35 PM

Republicans Start to Rebel as Trump Asks for $200 Billion for Iran War

Republicans in Congress may not be on board with sending hundreds of billions of dollars in additional funding for the war with Iran. The Department of Defense asked the White House for over $200 bil

The New RepublicBMar 19, 2:08 PM

Democrats Flat-Out Reject Trump Request for Billions More on Iran War

The Trump administration is requesting more than $200 billion to fund the war with Iran, and Democrats are outraged. The Washington Post reported Wednesday night that the Department of Defense had ask

ABC NewsBMar 19, 1:06 PM

Iran intensifies attacks on oil and gas facilities in the Gulf after Israeli strike on key gas field

Iran has intensified its attacks on oil and gas facilities around the Gulf, dramatically raising the stakes in a war that is sending shock waves through the global economy

LA TimesAMar 19, 12:48 PM

U.S. faces growing concern about war escalating as Iran attacks oil and gas facilities

Iran has intensified its attacks on oil and gas facilities around the Persian Gulf, sending shock waves through the global economy.

CBS NewsBMar 20, 5:08 AM

War escalates, energy prices spike after Israeli strike on Iran gas field

As Iran retaliates for an Israeli strike on the South Pars gas field, one analyst warns the war is "now hitting the plumbing of the global energy system."

The GuardianAMar 20, 6:33 AM

Middle East crisis live: Israel strikes Tehran; Netanyahu suggests need for ‘ground component’ in Iran war

Activists report hearing strikes around Iran’s capital during Nowruz, the Persian New Year; Israeli PM says you can’t ‘do revolutions from the air’ and that ‘there has to be a ground component as well

The AtlanticAMar 18, 11:31 AM

Trashing American Allies Turns Out to Be Bad for National Security

How “America First” became “America Alone”

LA TimesAMar 17, 11:13 AM

In blow to Tehran, Iran's top security official killed in Israeli airstrike

Israel said Tuesday that Iran's top security official and the head of the Revolutionary Guard's Basij militia were both killed in overnight strikes.

The New RepublicBMar 16, 4:18 PM

Start the Countdown: Trump Official Says Iran War Will End in 2 Weeks

The treasury secretary has pitched his own timeline for the Iran war. When asked by CNBC on Monday when the armed conflict would end, Scott Bessent insisted: “two weeks.” “Two weeks,” Bessent repeated

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Associated PressAMar 19, 8:59 PM

Pentagon seeks $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, AP source says - AP News

Pentagon seeks $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, AP source says  AP News

AxiosAMar 19, 1:39 PM

Hegseth on seeking $200 billion for Iran war: "That number could move"

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the Pentagon would ask Congress for more money to wage war in Iran, though he said the reported $200 billion figure "could move." Why it matters: A request on

PBS NewsHourAMar 19, 10:55 PM

Pentagon poised to ask Congress for up to $200 billion to fund Iran war

Iranian strikes on oil and gas facilities across the Persian Gulf sent shockwaves through global energy markets a day after Israel struck Iran's main natural gas complex. President Trump sought to rea

BloombergAMar 19, 9:48 PM

Kalshi Gets $1 Billion in New $22 Billion Funding Round - Bloomberg.com

Kalshi Gets $1 Billion in New $22 Billion Funding Round  Bloomberg.com

PBS NewsHourAMar 19, 8:28 PM

Iran intensifies attacks on Gulf energy sites after Israel struck its key gas field

The strikes, in retaliation for an Israeli attack on a key Iranian gas field, sent fuel prices soaring and risked drawing Iran's Arab neighbors directly into the conflict.

PBS NewsHourAMar 19, 10:45 PM

Israeli and Iranian strikes on oil and gas facilities rattle global markets

To discuss the number of petroleum facilities that have been struck, and how the countries in the Persian Gulf view the war in Iran, Geoff Bennett spoke with Susan Ziadeh. She served as U.S. ambassado

ReutersAMar 13, 7:00 AM

US-Israeli war with Iran causes major oil, gas disruptions - Reuters

US-Israeli war with Iran causes major oil, gas disruptions  Reuters

AxiosAMar 18, 12:33 PM

Israel strikes Iran natural gas facility in coordination with U.S.

The Israeli Air Force struck a natural gas processing facility in southwestern Iran, two senior Israeli officials said. Why it matters: This is the first time Israel has struck natural gas facilities

AxiosAMar 19, 3:18 AM

After Tehran strikes, Trump says Israel won't attack Iran gas fields anymore

President Trump said Wednesday that Israel will not conduct further attacks on Iran's main natural gas facility. Why it matters: Trump's comments that seem to be an effort to de-escalate the situation

The HillBMar 19, 11:43 AM

Trump threatens to ‘massively blow up’ huge gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again

President Trump warned Iran against continued attacks on Qatar late Wednesday, after the Islamic Republic targeted key energy facilities in neighboring Gulf states in response to an Israeli attack on

Al JazeeraBMar 20, 12:04 AM

Iran war live: Tehran warns of intensified strikes if energy sites targeted

Iran strikes Israeli oil refinery in northern city of Haifa as Tehran launches attacks on regional energy facilities.

BloombergAMar 17, 2:53 PM

Ali Larijani: Israel Says It’s Killed Iran’s Security Chief as War Intensifies - Bloomberg.com

Ali Larijani: Israel Says It’s Killed Iran’s Security Chief as War Intensifies  Bloomberg.com

AxiosAMar 17, 11:54 AM

Israel kills Iran's national security chief

Israel assassinated two top Iranian officials in separate strikes Tuesday, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said: national security chief Ali Larijani and Basij paramilitary commander Gholamreza S

PBS NewsHourAMar 19, 8:50 PM

Israel is rapidly killing Iran's top leaders. Experts warn the strategy could backfire

As a strategy, targeted killing has rarely been employed against a state.

AxiosAMar 18, 4:19 AM

The top Iranian officials killed since Iran war's start

Israeli forces' killing of two top Iranian officials in separate strikes Tuesday marked a major blow to Tehran's leadership, which has been decimated during the Iran war. The big picture: National sec

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The American ConservativeBMar 19, 4:05 PM

Iran War Enters Twentieth Day: Pentagon Seeks $200 Billion for War

State of the Union: President Trump said the U.S. “knew nothing” about an Israeli attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure. The post Iran War Enters Twentieth Day: Pentagon Seeks $200 Billion for War ap

Daily SignalCMar 20, 1:35 AM

For Iran, Hegseth Wants Billions From Congress. Can He Get It?

The Pentagon appears to be seeking hundreds of billions of dollars from Congress for the war with Iran. However, with slim majorities in both chambers... Read More The post For Iran, Hegseth Wants Bil

The Western JournalDMar 19, 11:43 PM

Republican Lawmakers Uneasy About $200 Billion Iran War Funding Request Reportedly in the Works

Republican lawmakers are expressing deep concern about a radical escalation in funding for the ongoing Iran conflict, following reports of the Pentagon asking for an additional $200 billion. Secretary

Just the NewsCMar 19, 12:00 AM

Democrats blast White House request of $200 billion to help finance Iran conflict

Democrats in Congress are already pledging to reject the Trump administration's forthcoming request for $200 billion to help finance U.S. military operations in Iran.

The Western JournalDMar 19, 1:08 PM

Trump Issues Threat in Bid to Stop Iran and Israel from Trading Strikes on Key Gas Facilities

As Israel and Iran go scorched earth in attacks on Middle East energy facilities, President Donald Trump has offered Iran the choice between restraint and retaliation. On Wednesday, Qatar sustained […

BreitbartDMar 19, 4:26 AM

Trump Calls for Israel to Stop Attacks on Iran's South Pars Gas Field

President Donald Trump stated that there would be "NO MORE ATTACKS" by Israel after Israel was reported to have launched strikes on Iran's South Pars Gas Field. The post Trump Calls for Israel to Stop

BreitbartDMar 19, 9:46 PM

Netanyahu Confirms 'Israel Acted Alone' in Attack on Iran's South Pars Gas Field

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that "Israel acted alone" in the attack on Iran's South Pars Gas Field. The post Netanyahu Confirms ‘Israel Acted Alone’ in Attack on Iran’s South P

Free BeaconCMar 17, 3:05 PM

Another One Bites the Dust: Israel Eliminates Iranian Regime Security Chief and De Facto Leader Ali Larijani

Israeli forces killed the Iranian regime’s security chief and de facto leader, Ali Larijani, in a Tuesday morning airstrike that has the potential to foment greater chaos within the Islamic Republic’s

TwitchyDMar 20, 12:00 AM

NBC News: 'Experts Say' Killing of Iranian Leader Doesn't Mean Israel Is Winning the War

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