US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack Pickaxe Mountain

The US president's threat to target a key Iranian nuclear site came ahead of the 11th consecutive night of attacks.

With His Latest Threats, Trump Signals to Iran That He Is Willing to Escalate

President Trump is facing a critical moment in the war, which has failed to bring about the “unconditional surrender” he once demanded.

By David E. Sanger

Middle East crisis live: US renews strikes on Iran as Donald Trump threatens to attack underground nuclear site

US military completes 11th night of strikes as attacks overshadow diplomatic efforts in Pakistan to salvage interim ceasefire deal Houthis threaten attacks on shipping tankers if they use Saudi ports on Red Sea What is Pickaxe Mountain, Iran’s underground nuclear facility? Welcome to our live coverage of the latest developments in the US-Iran war, and its regional and global ramifications. The US military completed its 11th night of strikes on Iran, including on aircraft hangars and drone ...

By Mark Saunokonoko

Hegseth called a ‘failure’ over Iran as he reveals $37b cost of war

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gets into a heated exchange after being called a failed leader by Michigan Senator.

Hegseth says Iran war has cost $37.5 billion so far

US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is also pushing for more funding for the war. It comes as the US military is striking Iran for the 11th consecutive night. DW has the latest.

US war in Iran has cost US$37.5 billion so far, Pentagon chief Hegseth says

The cost of the United States’ war in Iran has risen to US$37.5 billion so far, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday, as he faced sceptical lawmakers for the first time since heavy bombings resumed to seek urgent funding for the unpopular conflict. With just six months before midterm elections in which US President Donald Trump’s Republicans may face an uphill battle to keep their House of ‌Representatives and Senate majorities, Democrats are riding high in public opinion polls a...

By Reuters

Middle East live: US launches 11th night of Iran strikes as diplomacy falters

The US military launched an 11th straight night of strikes on Iran early Wednesday, with President Donald Trump saying the US was "not finished" attacking the Middle Eastern nation. The strikes followed Tehran's attacks on Gulf states, and its Houthi allies threatening to blockade Saudi ports. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

By FRANCE 24

‘Failure’ Hegseth melts down over questions about Iran war strategy as costs explode

Defense secretary demands ‘necessary injection’ of $67 billion for ‘generational investment’ in nation’s military as senators ask him to justify continued spending while Americans struggle at home

By Alex Woodward

USA opens as favorite to win 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil, with Spain close behind

Fresh off another unforgettable cycle of international soccer, attention has already shifted to the next global tournament as oddsmakers have installed the United States as the favorite to win the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.

U.S. war against Iran has cost US$37.5 billion, defense secretary tells Senate committee

Pete Hegseth gave the estimate to a Senate Appropriations Committee focused on President Donald Trump’s request for an additional US$67 billion in defence funding

By Bloomberg News

War cost US over $37 billion, Hegseth says, as strikes on Iran continue for 11 straight days

By TOI WORLD DESK

US cost of Iran war $37.5 billion? Pete Hegseth says 'every dollar' will build military 'lethality'

Pete Hegseth said the cost was a “generational investment” that would strengthen the US military and ensure it did not fall behind rival nations.

What Hegseth’s $37.5 billion estimate reveals about the cost of the Iran war

Pete Hegseth warns of 'greatest threat' to US, seeks $1.5 tril. budget as Iran war hits $37.5 bil.

"The military requires a generational investment to deliver on peace through strength. We know the best way to create peace is to prepare for war, to deter it.

US continues strikes on Iran for 11th consecutive night, triggering air defences in Tehran

Fresh US strikes triggered air defences in Tehran on Wednesday after President Donald Trump warned he was “not finished” with a war on Iran that has already cost his nation $37.5 billion. After the foes’ fighting over the strategic Strait of Hormuz led to the collapse of a preliminary deal, the Middle East war has expanded to include the region’s other key chokepoint for global oil supplies. The US military said its latest attacks hit targets such as “military logistics infrastructure” while ...

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Rubio says Iran ‘not serious’ about talks as oil routes face disruption

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday the United States is still willing to negotiate an end to the Iran crisis but Tehran is not serious about talks, as the widening conflict disrupted two of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. Rubio made his comments in a meeting of Southeast Asian foreign ministers […]

Rubio says US still willing to negotiate over Iran crisis

US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States is "not finished" attacking Iran as strikes continued.

US war in Iran has cost $37.5b so far, Pentagon says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The cost of the ‌United States' war in Iran has risen to $37.5 billion so far, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday, as he faced skeptical lawmakers for the first time since heavy bombings resumed to seek urgent funding for the unpopular conflict. With just six months before midterm elections in which President ‌Donald Trump's Republicans may face an uphill battle to keep their House of Representatives and Senate majorities, Democrats are riding high in public o

By The Korea Herald

Pete Hegseth Estimates Iran War Has Cost $37.5 Billion So Far

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the Iran war has cost the United States $37.5 billion so far, up from a previous estimate of nearly $29 billion in mid-May.

Hegseth Says Trump Should Be Praised for Starting Iran War

The Pentagon chief was on Capitol Hill asking for a whopping $1.5 trillion in funding

By Ryan Bort

Tech lifts Asia stocks, Brent crude back above US$92

Brent crude rose as President Donald Trump said the United States was "not finished" attacking Iran.

Defense Secretary Hegseth puts U.S. Iran war cost at $37.5B, seeks urgent funds

Rubio says US still willing to negotiate over Iran crisis

(1st UPDATE) 'The problem we're having right now is that they're not serious about talks.... If they're not, then we will do what's necessary to protect our interests, and also the interests of our allies,' says US Secretary of State Marco Ruio

By Reuters

Pete Hegseth's Iran War Testimony Interrupted by Protesters

Pete Hegseth testified before a Senate committee Tuesday afternoon over the escalating war with Iran ... but it was stop and go ... because anti-war demonstrators kept interrupting. Check the video ... the Secretary of War is trying to discuss the…

By TMZ Staff

ASEAN foreign ministers flag Mideast, US-Iran conflicts

Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are concerned over the evolving situation in the Middle East and renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran.

By Pia Lee-Brago

US bombs Iran for 11th consecutive night

The Secretary of State, Pete Hegeseth, has also requested an urgent $87bn in funding for the Pentagon from Congress. The post US bombs Iran for 11th consecutive night appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far — Pentagon chief

The Iran war has cost the United States $37.5 billion to date, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed. Get the latest figures on the Iran war cost. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-war-has-cost-us-37-5bn-so-far-pentagon-chief/

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America knows how to start a war, not how to end one - Tehran Times

America knows how to start a war, not how to end one  Tehran Times

Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says

The war with Iran has cost the US some $37.5bn (£28bn) so far - an increase of nearly $8bn since the last estimate in May, Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said.

By Abubakar Ibrahim