Iran War Has Cost $45.1 Billion, Pentagon Tells Congress
- On Friday, the Pentagon informed Congress that the U.S. war with Iran has cost $45.1 billion since it began in February, representing the highest official estimate for the ongoing conflict.
- According to United States Central Command, expenditures include $28.1 billion for spent munitions, $11.2 billion for operations, and $4.3 billion for lost weapons, with another $1.5 billion covering fuel.
- Military officials noted that this estimate omits potential billions in damages to U.S. facilities across eight Middle East countries, alongside long-term costs like veterans' healthcare and disability compensation.
- Diminished stockpiles of defensive missile interceptors have caused alarm among U.S. and NATO officials as Army Patriot and THAAD systems face high demand throughout the conflict.
- The Congressional Budget Office projects the war will continue to cost $2 billion to $3 billion monthly, sparking economic inflation concerns as the November midterm elections draw near.
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Pentagon’s latest Iran war cost estimate: $43.6 billion
The Iran war has cost $43.6 billion as of this month, the highest official estimate to date, the Pentagon told Congress’ defense oversight panels this week. The cost estimate comes as polls show Americans increasingly oppose the war, partly over its impact on the economy, and the issue is looming large as the November midterm […]
The Pentagon has told Congress that the war with Iran has cost $45.1 billion so far. The estimate does not include all costs, and they are expected to rise further and increase with inflation starting in early 2027.
Iran war has cost $45.1 billion, Pentagon tells Congress
By Annie Grayer, Lauren Fox, CNN (CNN) — The US war with Iran has cost $45.1 billion, the Pentagon informed Congress on Friday, according to one source familiar with the matter.The department told lawmakers that war costs were $43.6 billion as of September 3 plus an additional $1.5 billion for extra fuel, the source added.The
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