Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth requested $200 billion from Congress to support the ongoing war against Iran that began three weeks ago.The military campaign involving joint US-Israeli forces has targeted over 7,000 sites while resulting in the deaths of 13 American soldiers.President Donald Trump will determine when the offensive ends as officials avoid setting a specific timeline amid rising global energy costs.Congressional leaders expressed mixed reactions to the massive spending request as domestic gasoline prices reached $3.90 per gallon.