Oil Prices Surge Amid Iran War Escalation as Congress Divides on Authorization
Rising tensions in the Iran conflict have pushed oil prices to a two-month high, while Senate Republicans call for congressional approval of the war within 60 days.
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Rising tensions in the Iran conflict have pushed oil prices to a two-month high, while Senate Republicans call for congressional approval of the war within 60 days.
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During a contentious Senate hearing, Pentagon official During Hegseth testified that the Iran war has cost the US $37.5 billion so far, while the Pentagon seeks additional billions in funding.
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