Pentagon nominee says Iran war cost $29b as of May, faces scrutiny
Pentagon nominee Jules Hurst faced scrutiny from the Senate Armed Services Committee regarding the $29 billion cost of the US conflict with Iran. Lawmakers criticized the lack of updated financial data and the exclusion of infrastructure damage from the estimate.
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The hearing underscores congressional concerns over fiscal transparency and the true economic impact of ongoing military engagements.
--> Home World Pentagon nominee says Iran war cost $29b as of May, faces scrutiny 'It was $29b when I left office,' Jules Hurst tells Senate, repeating answer from earlier posture hearing
facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Pentagon A United States Defence Department nominee told lawmakers on Tuesday that the US war with Iran cost an estimated $29 billion as of late May, but acknowledged the figure excludes damage to military facilities and other infrastructure, drawing criticism from Sen Angus King about the lack of a more current accounting.
Jules Hurst, President Donald Trump's nominee to serve as Under Secretary of Defence (Comptroller), testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing alongside other Defence Department nominees.
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