White House asks Congress for $87.6 billion Iran war, farm aid

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In a move signaling potential military escalation, the White House has requested $87.6 billion from Congress to fund the Iran war and farm aid, according to reports. The supplemental budget request covers ongoing operations and agricultural assistance.

The request puts additional pressure on the US budget amid ongoing debt-ceiling debates. Farm aid aims to soften trade-disruption impacts on the sector, while the war component reflects sustained US military presence in the Middle East.

Investors are monitoring bond and currency markets for reactions to the large funding request, with expectations of higher US Treasury yields. Traders also watch US-Iran relations for any impact on oil prices and safe-haven assets.