U.S. Requests 135 Trillion Won Additional Budget for Iran War Costs and Earthquake News
Tensions in the Middle East are escalating as U.S. President Trump requests a massive budget for military costs related to Iran and mentions the issue of transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz. Strong earthquakes in Japan and Venezuela have led to reports of casualties and structural damage, while a record-breaking heatwave in France has turned the availability of air conditioning into a political issue.
The U.S. government has requested an additional budget of approximately 135 trillion won ($87.6 billion) from Congress to cover military expenditures stemming from the conflict with Iran. This is a matter that could affect international oil prices and the economy; President Trump stated he has confirmed that Iran will not collect transit fees from vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil shipping route. He maintained the position that he would terminate negotiations if this is found to be untrue. Additionally, he continued to apply pressure by announcing that U.S. investigators would accompany the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) during inspections of Iranian nuclear facilities.
Caution regarding safety is urged following strong earthquakes in Japan and Venezuela. A magnitude 6.9 earthquake occurred near Iwate Prefecture, Japan, with tremors reaching high-rise buildings in Tokyo. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that a Level 2 "long-period ground motion"—which is highly dangerous due to slow, significant shaking—was detected. Meanwhile, in Venezuela, heavy casualties have been reported, with 32 deaths and over 700 injuries recorded so far due to the earthquake.
As a record-breaking heatwave reaching nearly 40 degrees Celsius persists in France, the installation of air conditioning has emerged as a key issue in the presidential election. Currently, the penetration rate of home air conditioning in France is only at 25%, and the lack of cooling facilities in public spaces, including elementary schools, has become a major point of social contention.
You can find more details on the international situation and disaster updates in the news section of the app. Various reports are available, including the back-story of Israel's attack on Iran and the conditions for the withdrawal of troops stationed in Lebanon.