The war in Iran cost the U.S. $25 billion — Reuters
A senior Pentagon official has for the first time provided an official estimate of U.S. spending on the war in Iran. According to him, the conflict has already cost the United States $25 billion to date.
This was reported by Reuters.
Jules Hurst, acting comptroller, told lawmakers on the House Armed Services Committee that most of these funds went toward ammunition.
Hirst did not specify what exactly this cost estimate included or whether it accounted for projected costs to rebuild and repair infrastructure in the Middle East damaged during the conflict.
The committee’s top Democrat, Congressman Adam Smith, responded to Hurst: “I’m glad you answered that question. Because we’ve been asking about this for a very long time, and no one has given us any figures.”
This comes as the U.S. approaches midterm elections in just six months, in which Republicans may face challenges. Meanwhile, Democrats are polling strongly and are attempting to link the unpopular war in Iran to questions of fiscal responsibility.
The United States began striking Iran on February 28, and both sides are currently observing a fragile ceasefire. The Pentagon has deployed tens of thousands of additional troops to the Middle East, including three aircraft carriers currently in the region.
Thirteen American service members have been killed in this conflict, and hundreds have been wounded.
Disruptions in oil and natural gas supplies since the start of the war have caused gasoline prices in the U.S. to rise, along with prices for agricultural goods such as fertilizers, in addition to a long list of other goods with high consumer prices.
The Pentagon chief named exemplary U.S. allies and warned others — Bloomberg.
Hegsetspoke about the sinking of an Iranian warship by a U.S. submarine.
Hegset did not specify the timeline for U.S. operations in Iran.
The U.S. claims complete air superiority over Iran.
In Israel, about 30 female pilots participated in the strikes on Iran.
The U.S. insists that the strikes on Iran are not aimed at regime change.
Military aircraft continue to land in Tel Aviv despite the closed airspace.
A fourth American has died in the conflict with Iran.
Americans are not thrilled with Trump’s decision to strike Iran.
As a reminder, U.S. President Donald Trump responded to Iran’s statements regarding a “retaliatory strike.”
