Pentagon to seek about $80 billion from Congress for Iran war costs and other expenses

The US Defense Department plans to ask Congress for around $80 billion in wartime funding to cover costs from the Iran war and other expenses. The conflict has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil supplies that carries about 20% of seaborne crude. The Pentagon has said the war’s cost has climbed to nearly $29 billion and that tight weapons stockpiles have affected arms sales to Taiwan. Democrats say President Donald Trump launched the war without congressional authorization, violating the War Powers Act.