Pentagon seeks $80 billion extra from Congress for Iran war costs

The Pentagon has asked Congress for roughly $80 billion in additional funding to cover extra military and operational costs from the war with Iran, according to U.S. media reports. CBS News reported that the Trump administration briefed congressional leaders on the technical details of a memorandum of understanding reached with Iran on Wednesday that is intended to end the fighting between the two countries. The Wall Street Journal also reported that the Pentagon conveyed the roughly $80 billion supplemental budget request to members of Congress to pay for additional military and operational expenses U.S. forces incurred during the conflict. The request reflects the need for further resources to support the U.S. military presence in the Middle East. The briefing was described as part of the regular budget consultation process between the executive and legislative branches. No further details on the request or congressional response were immediately available.