# Iran War Cost Hits $43.6 Billion

> U.S. military estimate shows Iran war costs now at $43.6 billion as of Sept. 3.
- Title: Iran War Cost Hits $43.6 Billion · Seattletimes | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Topics: iran war, us military budget, congressional budget office, us central command, weapons costs, military casualties, iranian attacks, missile interceptors, saudi arabia, houthi rebels, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.