Trump says US needs more money to fund Iran war
U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged on Thursday that the government requires additional funding for a "lot of reasons" to support the ongoing war against Iran.
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- Reuters
- Published Date: 08:24 | 19 March 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday the U.S. needed more funding for a "lot of reasons" amid the Iran war when asked about a media report that the Pentagon was seeking $200 billion for the conflict.
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