For the first time in 65 years, the US Congress may not agree on the country's defense budget. The Washington Post. Negotiations on a record $1.5 trillion in military spending have stalled due to disagreements over the war with Iran and growing dissatisfaction among US lawmakers with the actions of Pentagon chief Geseth. According to the publication, the conflict with Tehran has already cost Washington more than 47 billion dollars. At the same time, the US military is facing a lack of funds: exercises and maintenance must be postponed, and the stockpile of weapons is reduced.

For the first time in 65 years, the US Congress may not agree on the country's defense budget. The Washington Post. Negotiations on a record $1.5 trillion in military spending have stalled due to disagreements over the war with Iran and growing dissatisfaction among US lawmakers with the actions of Pentagon chief Geseth. According to the publication, the conflict with Tehran has already cost Washington more than 47 billion dollars. At the same time, the US military is facing a lack of funds: exercises and maintenance must be postponed, and the stockpile of weapons is reduced.