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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.

Reuters ECONOMY
Published March 19,2026
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TRUMP SAYS US NEEDS MORE MONEY TO FUND IRAN WAR

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.