The White House has asked Congress to approve $87.6 billion in additional funding, with most of the money intended to cover costs related to the US war with Iran. The request was submitted shortly after lawmakers passed a resolution calling on President Donald Trump to either end the military operation or seek congressional approval before continuing it. According to the White House, about $67 billion of the requested funding would go to the Department of Defense. The money would help cover military expenses, replenish weapons stockpiles, and support ongoing operations connected to the conflict. The funding request includes $21 billion for munitions, $17.3 billion for operational costs, and $12.1 billion for classified defense programs. Another $300 million would be used to improve security at US embassies and diplomatic facilities in the Middle East and South Asia after some came under attack during the war. The proposal arrives at a difficult political moment for the administration. The Iran conflict has become unpopular with many voters ahead of the US midterm elections in November. Although a ceasefire is currently in place between Washington and Tehran, debate over the war continues in Congress. President Trump has also faced criticism from some members of his own Republican Party. A small group of Republican senators joined Democrats in supporting a resolution that would limit the president's war powers regarding Iran. One of those senators was Bill Cassidy of Louisiana. Cassidy said he challenged Trump during a closed-door meeting, arguing that the American public had not been fully informed about the conflict and questioning why the war had lasted longer than originally expected. However, after receiving further briefings from administration officials, Cassidy later changed his position and voted against another similar war powers measure. His shift helped Senate Republicans defeat the proposal. The White House says the funding is needed to address urgent military requirements and rebuild resources used during the conflict. The request also includes money for unrelated domestic and international programs, including support for US farmers and efforts to combat an Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. Despite the current ceasefire and a recently agreed peace plan between the United States and Iran, political disagreements over the war remain strong. Congress is expected to debate the funding request in the coming weeks, and its approval is far from certain. The Pentagon previously estimated that the conflict had already cost around $29 billion, though some lawmakers and defense experts believe the true financial impact is much higher. As discussions continue, the funding request is likely to become a major issue in US politics ahead of the upcoming elections.