Trump may ask Arab friends to cover the cost of the war with Iran.

According to the White House, US President Donald Trump may ask Arab countries to contribute to the rising expenses of the country’s prolonged battle with Iran, which are expected to be in the tens of billions of dollars.

Drawing comparisons to the Gulf War finance scheme, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters Monday that the notion is being considered.

Leavitt stated that she would not anticipate Trump’s formal stance but added, “I think it’s something the president would be quite interested in calling them to do.”

She went on to say that the president has already given the idea some thought and might speak out about it soon.

When a reporter asked Leavitt about the proposal, he replied, “It’s an idea that I know that he has and something that I think you’ll hear more from him on.”

His administration asked for an extra $200 billion to be allocated to the war effort.

The request faces stiff opposition in the US Congress, which must approve new spending.

During the Gulf War, the US led a broad international coalition to repel Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait, with allied and regional partners — including Germany and Japan —contributing approximately $54 billion toward the effort.

In contrast, the current conflict with Iran was luanched unilaterally by the United States and Israel, without a multinational coalition or financial backing from regional allies.

Earlier in the month, Trump’s close buddy and conservative pundit Sean Hannity suggested that any ceasefire deal should demand that Iran reimburse the US for the whole cost of military operations in oil.

Iran, on the other hand, has taken a different position and is requesting reparations from the US for losses caused by the war.

The first six days of the battle cost about $11.3 billion, authorities told Congress, according to US media sources.

According to estimates from the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, expenses increased to $16.5 billion by day 12, and as the conflict moves into its second month, the total is predicted to rise dramatically.

To maintain operations and replenish Pentagon stockpiles, the White House is requesting at least $200 billion in additional military funds from Congress.

Global energy markets have also been affected by the conflict.

Fuel prices have increased globally as a result of Iran’s closing of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital conduit for international oil exports.

Since the start of the conflict, the average price of gasoline in the US has increased by more than a dollar to $3.99 per gallon.

The Trump administration insists that the long-term strategic advantages exceed the immediate expenses notwithstanding the economic impact.

Leavitt emphasised that price increases are temporary and necessary to counter what the US sees as a threat from Iran.