Pentagon's Request for $200 Billion for Iran War

Pete Hegseth defended a request for $200 billion to fund a war with Iran.

Hegseth's defense occurred during a briefing where he also clashed with members of the press.

Pete Hegseth clashed with members of the press during a briefing.

The contentious exchange took place while Hegseth was defending a funding request for a potential Iran war.

The Pentagon has requested an additional $200 billion for the Iran war.

Iran publicly reacted to this request by mocking the US, labeling the additional funds an "'Israel-first tax'."