The White House has asked Congress for $88 billion to cover the costs of the war in Iran.

The White House has requested $88 billion from the US Congress to cover the costs of the military operation against Iran. This was reported on June 25 by the Financial Times (FT) newspaper with reference to the relevant resolution.

"Most of the funds are aimed at meeting urgent needs in connection with the conflict in the Middle East," the document says.

It is explained that of this amount, $67 billion is intended for the Pentagon, $21 billion for replenishing depleted ammunition arsenals, and another $11 billion to support farmers affected by the administration's protectionist duties and a sharp rise in fertilizer prices due to the fighting.

The remaining $10 billion will be used for other needs, including measures to curb rising fuel prices. In particular, the White House is asking Congress to allow the year-round sale of the E15 fuel mixture.

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The Pentagon is moving from a policy of direct aggression to a naval blockade due to the critical depletion of arsenals and the need to contain China.

CNN News channel learned on June 22 that the Pentagon alone spent at least $40 billion on the US military operation against the Islamic Republic. The same agency, as specified by some sources, resorted to using up to $ 20 billion from additional funding. At the same time, the head of the White House, Donald Trump, proposed sending Iran's unfrozen assets to purchase products from American farmers.