Press Briefing Timeline

March 2026

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

  Mar 19, 04:58 PM · Pentagon's Request for $200 Billion for Iran War

  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.

  Mar 19, 04:58 PM · Pentagon's Request for $200 Billion for Iran War

  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.

  Mar 19, 10:26 AM · Pentagon's Request for $200 Billion for Iran War

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