Trump Requests $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget for 2027 Amid Rising Iran War Costs
WASHINGTON (Afghan Verified) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday requested lawmakers to approve a $1.5 trillion defense budget for fiscal year 2027, attributing the sharp increase to escalating costs from the war with Iran and other international security commitments.
The proposal marks more than a 40% rise from current levels, the fastest single-year increase since World War II. Trump made the request as the conflict with Iran entered its fifth week.
American media outlets reported, citing sources from closed-door congressional meetings, that the war could cost up to $2 billion per day. The White House has emphasized the need for enhanced military spending to address these pressures.
Trump's announcement comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with the budget aimed at bolstering U.S. defense capabilities. Lawmakers have yet to respond formally to the proposal, which requires congressional approval.
The request underscores the administration's focus on national security priorities in a volatile global environment.
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