The White House has formally requested billions of dollars in additional funding from Congress to support the ongoing conflict with Iran. The appeal comes as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared before senators on Tuesday to discuss the escalating situation.
This request follows over a week of sustained U.S. strikes in the region, which have resulted in the deaths of several U.S. service members. Concurrently, the Iran-backed Houthi group announced a "maritime blockade" in the region, further intensifying concerns about stability.
BBC world news correspondent Joe Inwood reported on the multi-front challenges facing the U.S. in the area. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) released a video grab on July 11, 2026, showing a projectile being fired during a round of strikes against Iran, underscoring the kinetic nature of the conflict.