Hegseth grilled by Congress over depleted US weapons stockpiles as Iran war costs hit US$29 billion

The United States revealed that the cost of the Iran war has reached $29 billion, an increase from the $25 billion figure previously reported. Despite the Pentagon’s denial of significant munitions depletion, independent analysts warned that stockpiles of key weapons systems have decreased by more than 50%. Congressional committees scrutinized the Trump administration's strategy and the escalating financial burden of the conflict.