Trump says US needs more money to fund Iran war
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States needs additional funding “for a lot of reasons” as the Pentagon reportedly seeks up to $200 billion to support the ongoing war with Iran, emphasizing broader military needs amid the volatile conflict.
Trevor Hunnicutt Reuters
March 20, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he arrives for a dignified transfer ceremony, in Dover, Delaware, U.S., March 7, 2026.
Kevin Lamarque/Reuters
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 Pentagon was seeking $200 billion for the conflict.
-Trevor Hunnicutt/Reuters
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