US Budget Office Says Iran War Has Cost $38 Billion, Could Rise by $3 Billion Monthly
The Congressional Budget Office estimates the Pentagon has spent $38.1 billion on military operations against Iran since February, with future costs projected between $2 billion and $3 billion per month.
The U.S. Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has estimated that the Pentagon has spent $38.1 billion on military operations related to the conflict with Iran since February, according to a report cited by Anadolu Agency.
The operation, referred to in the report as Operation Epic Fury, is part of the broader U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. The CBO said future monthly costs could range from $2 billion to $3 billion, depending on the intensity of military activity.
The budget office's estimate provides one of the first detailed public assessments of the financial scale of U.S. involvement in the conflict since it began earlier this year. The figures reflect Pentagon expenditures tied to the operation, though the CBO did not break down the estimate into specific categories such as personnel, equipment or munitions in the excerpt cited.
Anadolu Agency reported that the projected future costs depend on how the conflict evolves, suggesting that expenses could fluctuate significantly based on the level of military engagement in the coming months.
The report did not specify additional details on the source of funding for the operation or how the CBO estimate might factor into broader U.S. defense budget discussions.
Sources
- Iran war costs $38 billion so far, could rise by up to $3 billion per month: US budget office — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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