US President Donald Trump has faced spiraling defense costs since the start of the Iran war

US President Donald Trump has faced spiraling defense costs since the start of the Iran war

 Alex Brandon

The White House sent a spending proposal to lawmakers Friday calling for a massive $1.5 trillion US defense budget next year as it faces increased costs due to the war in Iran.

The total year-on-year increase in Pentagon spending would be the largest since World War II, US media reported, although presidential budgets are wish lists that have to be approved by Congress, rather than binding orders.

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