White House requests $87.6 billion for Iran military operations
Trump asks Congress for $87bn, mostly for ‘urgent’ Iran war costs
The White House has requested $87.6 billion from Congress, with the majority allocated to what officials describe as "urgent needs" related to ongoing military operations against Iran. The request came one day after the Senate passed a resolution rebuking the military action in a 50-48 vote, with several Republicans joining Democrats in support. The House had previously passed the same resolution earlier this month.
However, the congressional resolution carries largely symbolic weight. Despite passing both chambers of Congress, it will not be sent to the president for consideration and does not have the force of law. The conflict, now in its fifth month, has generated skepticism among Republican lawmakers regarding a peace plan the administration negotiated with Iran.
