Iran war has cost $45.1 billion, Pentagon tells Congress
The US war with Iran has cost $45.1 billion, the Pentagon informed Congress on Friday, according to two sources 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 sources added. The estimate is not a full accounting … The post Iran war has cost $45.1 billion, Pentagon tells Congress…
The Pentagon disclosed to Congress on Friday that the ongoing war with Iran has incurred a cost of $45.1 billion, according to sources familiar with the situation. This figure includes $43.6 billion as of September 3, plus an additional $1.5 billion for extra fuel. However, the estimate does not encompass a comprehensive accounting of the war's expenses.
It fails to consider the cost of repairing damaged bases or facilities and does not provide Congress with detailed breakdowns of indirect costs, as lawmakers have requested. The $45.1 billion estimate from the Pentagon exceeds the $38 billion projection by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) for the war's cost through August 1.
This estimate also surpasses the $37.5 billion figure the Pentagon provided in July. The CBO's projection indicates that the war will persistently cost the US between $2 billion and $3 billion per month beyond August 1, with higher costs anticipated during periods of heightened conflict. The budget office further informed Congress that the war is anticipated to contribute to inflation in the first quarter of 2027, exacerbating concerns among Americans about the economic situation.
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