Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine appeared before House and Senate Appropriations subcommittees on Tuesday to discuss defense spending and military operations.

During the hearings, the Pentagon disclosed that U.S. military operations in Iran have cost $29 billion to date, according to defense officials. The testimony comes as lawmakers seek detailed information about funding for ongoing military activities in the region.

The defense officials testified in back-to-back hearings before appropriations subcommittees that oversee defense spending in both chambers of Congress. The sessions focused on budget requirements and operational costs for current military engagements.

The hearings occurred amid broader discussions about U.S. military commitments overseas, including President Trump's decision to withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany. Officials indicated that European nations have not yet committed additional support for U.S. operations in Iran or efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The $29 billion figure represents the cumulative cost of U.S. military involvement in Iran, though Pentagon officials did not provide a detailed breakdown of how those funds were allocated across different operational categories during the initial testimony.