The US has accumulated a $40 billion bill for the war with Iran
The Congressional Budget Office warns that the conflict has consumed the equivalent of five years' worth of ammunition, raised inflation by half a point and will increase the cost by around $3 billion for each additional month.
The US Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reports that the conflict in the Middle East has cost the US approximately $40 billion, equivalent to five years' worth of ammunition, and has increased inflation by half a percentage point. The CBO estimates that the war with Iran has resulted in a $38 billion expenditure between February 28 and August 1, with an additional $3 billion in costs per month.
The largest expenses include $21.7 billion for ammunition, $10.4 billion for increased flight hours, and $2.7 billion for fuel. The conflict is expected to have long-term economic impacts, including increased inflation and reduced US military inventories.
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