{
  "id": 7936760,
  "title": "Report: Iran War Gulped $38bn in Six Months, US Disputes Findings on Munitions Shortages",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/report-iran-war-gulped-38bn-in-six-months-us-disputes-findings-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T03:08:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/17/report-iran-war-gulped-38bn-in-six-months-us-disputes-findings-on-munitions-shortages/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent report by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has revealed that the ongoing U.S. war against Iran has cost $38 billion in just six months, with projections indicating a monthly increase of $3 billion. This figure, reported on August 1, is expected to rise further, potentially adding 0.5% to inflation in the first quarter of 2027. The mounting expenses have strained U.S. munitions stockpiles, driving up energy prices and raising concerns about the country's ability to respond to other potential conflicts. The war's costs, which total nearly $37.5 billion, as reported by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, are expected to take five years to replenish. The Department of Defense did not work with congressional financial auditors, leading to the CBO's independent assessment. The White House maintains that the U.S. possesses sufficient munitions and stockpiles to fulfill its strategic goals. However, the CBO report highlights the potential long-term consequences of the war on the U.S. defense posture and the domestic economy, including the risk of critical munitions shortages. Eighteen U.S. military service members have died in the conflict, which has also led to significant damage to U.S. bases and military equipment in the Middle East.",
  "summary": "Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The over six-month-old U.S. war against Iran has cost $38 billion so far and that amount is projected to rise by $3 billion a month, Congress’",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}