U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a press conference that the Pentagon needs another $200 billion in funding for the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, saying that "it takes money to kill bad guys."

Hegseth also said that the request could also increase, as the timeline for the war remains murky. The secretary said the decision rests with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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