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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Trump Seeks $87bn From Congress For Iran War Costs
Caption: Trump Seeks $87bn From Congress For Iran War Costs. President Donald Trump has asked Congress to approve 87.6 billion dollars in emergency funding, with most of the money earmarked for costs linked to the conflict with Iran. The White House says 67 billion dollars would go to the Department of Defense, including funding for munitions, military operations and classified programmes. The package also includes money for US farmers, Ebola response efforts in Central Africa and increased security at American embassies in the Middle East. The request comes just one day after Congress passed a resolution criticising the military action against Iran. Although a ceasefire is currently in place, the White House says the Pentagon needs to replenish military stockpiles following recent operations. The funding request is expected to face a difficult path through Congress as lawmakers debate the cost and public support for the conflict. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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