Trump proposes $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027 amid Iran tensions

In the wake of persistent friction with Iran, President Donald Trump has revealed a strategy to boost American military expenditure to $1.5 trillion by 2027. He stated that this initiative is intended to bolster national security while simultaneously generating employment opportunities. In the meantime, data from the Center for American Progress indicates that US military operations directed at Iran had already exceeded $100 billion in costs as of June 2026.

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