# U.S. Department of War

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-21**: Hegseth Testifies Before Senate Appropriations Committee — Secretary Pete Hegseth reveals war cost of $37.5 billion, warns of shortfalls without additional funding, and faces bipartisan questions on strategy and casualties.
- **2026-07-21**: 10th Straight Day of U.S.-Iran Attacks — Attacks across the Middle East continue, overshadowing diplomatic efforts in Pakistan.
- **2026-07-21**: Iranian Interior Minister Visits Pakistan for Ceasefire Talks — Eskandar Momeni attempts to revamp diplomacy, but no new arrangement is reached.
- **2026-02**: U.S.-Iran War Begins — Military conflict between the U.S. and Iran commences.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### U.S. Iran War Costs Hit $37.5B, Threatening Space and Missile Defense Budgets
2026-07-22 03:17:28 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 4

The $37.5 billion Iran war price tag is raising alarms about the impact on space and missile defense programs. Secretary Hegseth's warning of critical shortfalls without a $95 billion budget package signals potential delays in satellite launches, space-based surveillance, and anti-missile systems. For the space industry, this fiscal squeeze could redirect funding from critical orbital assets.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/iran-war-costs-37-5b-space-defense-budgets

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