WorldPublished: 22 July 2026 at 14:37

Trump to attend dignified transfer of fallen soldiers; Hegseth requests billions for Iran war

President Trump will attend a ceremony honoring U.S. service members killed in the Middle East, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asks Congress for billions to cover rising Iran war costs.

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to attend a dignified transfer ceremony for American soldiers who died in the Middle East. The event, which honors the service members who made the ultimate sacrifice, is expected to take place soon.

Meanwhile, Pete Hegseth testified before Congress, requesting billions of dollars in additional funding. He argued that the increasing cost of the war in Iran requires immediate financial support from lawmakers to sustain military operations.

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