Top defence official says Iran war costs estimated at $25 billion to date

During a hearing of the House Armed Services Committee, Jules Hurst III, the acting undersecretary of war for finances, said Wednesday that most of that money has been spent on munitions. The military has also spent money on running the operations and replacing equipment.


PTI | Washington DC | Updated: 29-04-2026 20:49 IST | Created: 29-04-2026 20:49 IST
Top defence official says Iran war costs estimated at $25 billion to date

The chief financial official for the Pentagon told lawmakers that the estimated cost of the war with Iran is $25 billion. During a hearing of the House Armed Services Committee, Jules Hurst III, the acting undersecretary of war for finances, said Wednesday that most of that money has been spent on munitions. The military has also spent money on running the operations and replacing equipment.

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