Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp Pentagon Wants $200 Billion More for Iran War, 1,000 Killed in Lebanon Since Escalation, and More
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Mar 20, 2026 Report on a massive Pentagon request for $200 billion tied to prolonged conflict and weapons replenishment. Accounts of an F-35 damaged over Iran and conflicting official claims. Coverage of heavy strikes in Lebanon with over 1,000 killed and concerns about attacks on healthcare and journalists. Discussion of possible US troop increases, emergency arms sales to Gulf states, and shifting oil sanction policies.
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Meeting Thomas Massie In Washington
- Dave DeCamp met Representative Thomas Massie in Washington, praising his antiwar stance and work on War Powers resolutions.
- DeCamp attended with Antiwar.com colleagues Eric Garris and noted Kyle Anzalone covered operations back home.
Attack On South Pars Sparked Major Energy Retaliation
- Israel struck South Pars-linked gas facilities and Tehran retaliated by hitting oil/gas infrastructure in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Israel, causing major export damage.
- Israeli officials told NYT the strike was coordinated with the U.S. despite Trump's public denials, escalating regional energy vulnerability.
Administration May Temporarily Lift Sanctions On Iranian Oil
- The White House is considering lifting sanctions on Iranian oil tankers already at sea to cool rising oil prices.
- Treasury framed this as a short-term 10–14 day supply measure to depress prices and potentially redirect Iranian barrels away from China.