Pentagon poised to ask Congress for up to $200 billion to fund Iran war
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The Pentagon is preparing to request up to $200 billion from Congress to fund military operations related to escalating tensions with Iran. The request comes after Iran struck oil and gas facilities across the Persian Gulf, following an Israeli strike on Iran's main natural gas complex, triggering volatility in global energy markets and driving up gas prices domestically. President Trump has moved to reassure Americans amid rising fuel costs as the conflict deepens. The significant funding request underscores the scale of military commitment the Trump administration is prepared to undertake in the region. A congressional appropriation of that magnitude would represent one of the largest wartime funding packages in recent years.
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