Iran-Israel war LIVE: White House requests giant $1.5 trillion defence budget amid Iran war
The White House has proposed a $1.5 trillion US defense budget for next year amid the ongoing war with Iran. The conflict has seen increased attacks on economic and industrial sites, raising fears of disruption to global energy supplies.
The White House proposed a $1.5 trillion US defense budget. This is the largest increase since World War II. Israel's Prime Minister said Israeli strikes have destroyed 70% of Iran's steel production capacity. Iran fired missiles at Israel and Gulf nations, hitting a refinery in Kuwait. The US is reinforcing its military forces in West Asia. The month-long war shows little sign of easing, with strikes targeting economic and industrial sites.
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