What is the reported financial cost of the U.S. war against Iran, and how does it relate to the proposed 2027 defense budget?

According to Pentagon numbers presented to the House Armed Services Committee, the war against Iran has cost $25 billion so far, and the administration’s 2027 military budget proposal would boost defense spending to a historic $1.5 trillion.

What major geopolitical consequence of the war has directly impacted U.S. consumers, and how did lawmakers link it to the conflict?

Iran’s closing of the Strait of Hormuz—a vital global oil shipping corridor—has caused fuel prices to skyrocket in the U.S., prompting Democrats to accuse Hegseth and President Trump of misleading the public and warn that rising gas prices are threatening the pocketbooks of millions of Americans.

Defense Secretary Hegseth Faces Congressional Scrutiny Over Iran War and Energy Market Impact

Apr 30, 2026

Defense Secretary Hegseth faced intense questioning regarding the Iran war's $25 billion cost and rising fuel prices caused by the Strait of Hormuz blockade. The hearing also addressed military budget proposals and significant Pentagon leadership changes.

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2026-04-30

Defense Secretary Hegseth Faces Congressional Scrutiny Over Iran War and Energy Market Impact

Defense Secretary Hegseth Faces Congressional Scrutiny Over Iran War and Energy Market Impact

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