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Pentagon ‘Working Options’ On Iran Supplemental, May Seek Funds For New Capabilities

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Pentagon ‘Working Options’ On Iran Supplemental, May Seek Funds For New Capabilities
A Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) is launched in support of the U.S. military's Operation Epic Fury strike campaign against Iran. Photo: Screenshot of U.S. Central Command video.

The Pentagon is “working options” for a potential supplemental spending request to fund the operation against Iran and replenish munitions used in the strike campaign, with a senior official noting it could include asking for capabilities built by newer defense firms. Jay Hurst III, the department’s acting comptroller, did not disclose a specific figure for the funding request, noting that details are still to be decided before the plan is presented to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump…

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