AFP: Trump seeks $88B from Congress to cover Iran war costs

President Donald Trump is requesting $88 billion from Congress to cover costs from the recent conflict with Iran, according to the AFP news agency. The figure is higher than the Pentagon's earlier $80 billion request and the White House's $87.6 billion proposal, both reported in recent weeks.

President Donald Trump is seeking $88 billion from Congress to cover the costs of the recent conflict with Iran, according to a report from the AFP news agency early Thursday. The figure, attributed to administration sources, is the highest request reported so far in a series of funding asks tied to U.S. operations against Iran.

As The Zioneer reported on June 19, the Pentagon had initially requested $80 billion from Congress, warning of cutbacks to training and deployments if the funds were not approved. The White House later submitted a broader $87.6 billion request early Thursday of last week, which included funding for Iran war costs, U.S. farmers, and the Ebola response. The new $88 billion figure, reported by AFP, appears to align more closely with the White House proposal but slightly exceeds it in total.

The requests come amid an ongoing U.S. campaign against Iran, which has already cost the U.S. defense establishment an estimated $40 billion, as reported on June 24. President Trump has publicly insisted that Americans support the funding, dismissing a reporter's question on the matter in a June 23 press exchange. The AFP report does not specify whether the $88 billion figure includes the additional $672 million separately requested by the administration for the removal of enriched uranium from Iran, as reported by Fox News on June 24. The details of the new request remain unverified by other outlets at this time.

3 developments

1. 9 minutes ago · 08:12 · 25 JunLatest

   The request faces bipartisan pushback and skepticism from both Democrats and Republicans.

2. 06:03 · 25 Jun

   AFP reports revised request of $88 billion for Iran war costs

3. 00:29 · 25 Jun

   White House asks Congress for $87.6B to cover Iran war costs, assist farmers, respond to Ebola

• Developingyesterday · 22:14 · 23 JunTrump dismisses reporter, claims Americans 'demand' funding for Iran war
• Strong5 days ago · 20:54 · 19 JunPentagon requests $80B from Congress to fund Iran conflict operations
• Strong03:46 · 8 JunTrump Says US Military on Alert Regarding Iran
• Confirmed23:39 · 10 JunTrump discussed a short but extensive military operation in Iran, the White House weighs short-duration campaign

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