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US War in Iran Costs $37.5 Billion So Far, Pentagon Reports

US War in Iran Costs $37.5 Billion So Far, Pentagon Reports
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At a glance

  • The US war in Iran has cost $37.5 billion to date.
  • US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reported the figure to lawmakers.
  • President Trump has requested nearly $90 billion in additional funding for the conflict.

Story so far

The United States' military involvement in Iran has incurred significant costs, with the latest figure reported at $37.5 billion. This comes as heavy bombings have resumed, and President Trump has requested substantial additional funding from Congress. Lawmakers from both parties have expressed frustration over a perceived lack of information regarding the conflict and the administration's plans since bombings began on February 28.

Latest development

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Tuesday that the United States' war in Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, as he sought urgent funding from skeptical lawmakers.

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War in Iran has cost the US $37.5 billion so far, Pentagon says

WASHINGTON: The cost of the United States’ war in Iran has risen to $37.5 billion ​so far, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday, as he faced skeptical lawmakers for the first time since heavy ‌bombings resumed to seek urgent funding for

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