Trump Proposes Monumental Defence Spending Hike Amid Rising Iran Tensions

In a significant development, President Donald Trump has formally asked Congress to authorise a substantial boost of $1.5 trillion to the US defence budget, a move that coincides with escalating tensions with Iran.

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