Pentagon Iran war funding shortfall

The Pentagon faces an urgent budget shortfall caused largely by the war in Iran, with critical funding lines set to run out within weeks. The White House has requested $67 billion in emergency funding, but Congress is deadlocked. The Pentagon has limited training and maintenance, and has requested to reallocate $4.3 billion from training and weapons purchases. The conflict has cost about $30 billion so far, according to White House budget director Russell Vought, though independent analysts estimate higher. Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global oil and fertilizer trade. The House is expected to vote on a $73 billion defense package, but Senate prospects are uncertain. Democrats oppose new funding, and some Republicans express frustration with Pentagon communication. The Pentagon has missed deadlines to provide cost and munitions inventory details. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has publicly dismissed munitions shortage concerns, but privately officials express anxiety. The 2027 defense budget request of $1.5 trillion has sparked debate. A poll shows only 28% of Americans support the war.