U.S. Iran war drains taxpayers as costs hit $38B in five months
TL;DR
The Congressional Budget Office estimates the first five months of the U.S.-led Iran war cost about $38.1 billion, with monthly spending running between $2 billion and $3 billion depending on intensity, and has depleted munitions stockpiles such as missile interceptors, a depletion that could take years to rebuild and affect future readiness.
- Iran war has cost taxpayers $38B — and counting Politico
- Iran war has cost Pentagon $38 billion and depleted missile stockpiles, CBO says CNBC
- Iranian strikes damaged hundreds of US military buildings, dozens of aircraft militarytimes.com
- Iran war driving up inflation for Americans, CBO report says NBC News
- Iranian strikes have damaged hundreds of structures at U.S. bases, watchdog says The Washington Post
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