US costs of Iran war rise to over $47 billion, according to Pentagon estimate
Defense News • 10/28/2026 – 10/29/2026
Summary
The U.S. military has spent over $47 billion to prosecute the war in Iran, according to a Pentagon estimate. This amount is more than 25% higher than the Defense Department's estimate from July.
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