Washington Prepares New War Funding for Iran as Costs Rapidly Rise

The administration of President Donald Trump has begun discussions with members of the Republican Party in Congress about a new financial request to support the ongoing military operation against Iran. The move comes as the conflict continues to escalate following the joint strikes launched by the United States and Israel on Iranian targets on February 28. Mike Johnson, the speaker of the US House of Representatives, confirmed that lawmakers are already considering additional funding for the campaign. However, the size and structure of the proposed spending package have not yet been finalized. "We don't yet know what exactly will be included… We anticipated additional funding even before the operation against Iran began. So it will happen. The timeline is still to be determined,” Johnson said in comments reported by The Hill.