West Asia war LIVE: Trump says 'not finished' attacking Iran
President Donald Trump has stated that U.S. military strikes against Iran will continue, asserting that the country needs significant time to recover from the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is defending the high costs of the military campaign as the administration seeks additional funding from Congress.
Why it matters
The ongoing conflict in West Asia has major implications for global oil prices, regional stability, and U.S. fiscal policy.
President Donald Trump warned that the United States was “not finished” attacking Iran as strikes continued on Tuesday, as Tehran broadened its offensive against Gulf states after its Houthi allies threatened to blockade Saudi ports.
Two weeks after fighting resumed between the decades-old foes, Mr. Trump said Iran would need more than 20 years to recover from the damage inflicted in the West Asia war.
“If we left right now, it would take Iran 20, 25 years to rebuild,” he said. “We’re not finished at all...we’re not leaving right now.”
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced fiery questions and protests on Tuesday over the U.S. war with Iran, which he estimated has cost $37.5 billion so far, as Republicans prepare a $95 billion package to fund the military, along with other White House priorities.
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