Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:16pm on 22 Mar 2026,Sunday International
Scott Bessent said the United States has enough funds to continue the Iran war. He said the government is seeking about $200 billion more from Congress for future needs. He added that the request is for preparedness, not due to any shortage. Donald Trump has not proposed any tax increase to fund the war. The plan has faced opposition from lawmakers. Early estimates show the conflict is costly, with over $11 billion spent in the first six days. The debate on funding is likely to grow as the war continues and expenses rise further.
