Trump Seeks Additional $88 Bln to Fund Iran War Costs

US President Donald Trump has asked Congress to approve an additional $88 billion in emergency funding, with the bulk of the package intended to cover military expenses linked to the conflict with Iran, amid growing bipartisan concerns over the war's financial and political consequences.

The White House submitted a supplemental funding request worth $87.6 billion on Wednesday, including tens of billions of dollars for the Pentagon, alongside support for American farmers, Ebola outbreak response efforts in Central Africa, and domestic infrastructure projects.

The request comes a day after Congress passed a largely symbolic resolution urging Trump to halt hostilities against Iran unless lawmakers formally authorize military action. It also follows months of fighting that have disrupted global energy markets, driven up prices and exposed divisions within the Republican Party.

In a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson, White House budget director Russell Vought called on Congress to swiftly approve what he described as urgent and critical funding needs.

The administration is seeking around $67 billion for the Department of Defense, including $21 billion for munitions and military capabilities, $17.3 billion for operational costs and $12.1 billion for classified programs. It also requested $768 million for the Department of Energy to bolster nuclear and energy security related to Iran, and $300 million for the State Department to strengthen embassy security and construction projects in countries neighboring Iran.

The funding request is significantly lower than the $200 billion figure previously cited by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as a potential requirement for sustaining the conflict.

The proposal is expected to face resistance in Congress, where most Democrats oppose the war and some Republicans have begun questioning its cost, objectives and long-term strategy. Senate approval of major spending legislation typically requires bipartisan support, making Democratic backing likely necessary.

The package also includes more than $11 billion in aid for US farmers affected by trade disruptions and economic pressures, as well as funding for Ebola containment efforts in Africa and infrastructure upgrades in New York and Washington.