U.S. war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, says Pentagon official


Reuters | Washington DC | Updated: 29-04-2026 20:27 IST | Created: 29-04-2026 20:27 IST
U.S. war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, says Pentagon official
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​The ​United States' ‌war in Iran ​has cost $25 billion so ‌far, a senior Pentagon official said on Wednesday, providing the ‌first official estimate of ‌war costs. Jules Hurst, who is performing the duties of ⁠the comptroller, ​told ⁠lawmakers on the House Armed ⁠Services Committee that most of that ​money was for munitions.

The ⁠United States started carrying out ⁠strikes ​against Iran on Feb.28 and the two ⁠sides are currently maintaining a ⁠fragile ceasefire.

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