Middle East live: Trump seeks $88 billion in extra funding, mostly for Iran war

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Middle East live: Trump seeks $88 billion in extra funding, mostly for Iran war
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US President Donald Trump asked Congress on Wednesday for nearly $88 billion in extra spending, most of it to cover the cost of the Iran war, at a moment of growing unease in both parties over the conflict and its political price. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

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