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Iran War Cost Hits $43.6 Billion
U.S. military estimate shows Iran war costs now at $43.6 billion as of Sept. 3.
In brief
U.S. military estimate shows Iran war costs now at $43.6 billion as of Sept. 3. The U.S. military’s cost estimate for the Iran war reached $43.6 billion by Sept. 3, including $28.1 billion in weapons expenses. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
New Military Estimate
The U.S. military’s price tag for the Iran war has grown to $43.6 billion as of Sept. 3, according to a new estimate provided this week to lawmakers.
Cost Breakdown
The figure from U.S. Central Command, which oversees operations in the Middle East, offers the most up-to-date cost for the conflict since it was launched by the United States and Israel on Feb. 28.
Monthly Expenses
A Congressional Budget Office report released Tuesday said the war had cost $38 billion through Aug. 1 and will continue to rack up expenses of around $3 billion a month depending on the conflict’s intensity.
Weapons Costs Jump
Weapons costs jumped by more than $6 billion in just over a month, from $21.7 billion listed in the CBO report to $28.1 billion in U.S. Central Command’s estimate.
Casualties and Damage
The Pentagon tallies 18 dead and more than 830 wounded, while Iranian strikes have damaged hundreds of buildings at U.S. bases in multiple countries.
Missile Shortage
U.S. and NATO officials report a 'beyond critical' shortage of missile interceptors, with Saudi Arabia running low on stockpiles.
Budget Push
The Trump administration seeks $1.5 trillion for military spending and $95 billion to fund the Iran war, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls for congressional approval.
Here's the gist
The U.S. military’s cost estimate for the Iran war reached $43.6 billion by Sept. 3, including $28.1 billion in weapons expenses.
