Pentagon Places Iran War Toll at $45.1B for Congress
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The Pentagon told Congress the U.S. war with Iran has cost about $45.1 billion so far, with $43.6B by Sept. 3 plus $1.5B for extra fuel, and cautioned the figure is not a full accounting (no base repairs or many indirect costs). This exceeds the CBO’s prior projection of $38B through Aug. 1 and the Pentagon’s July estimate of $37.5B, with ongoing costs expected around $2–3B per month and inflation likely to rise in early 2027.
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