Pentagon Puts US War Cost in Iran at $45.1 Billion

The Pentagon has told Congress that the US war with Iran has cost an estimated $45.1 billion, according to sources familiar with the briefing. The figure includes $43.6 billion recorded as of September 3 and an additional $1.5 billion for fuel. It exceeds the Congressional Budget Office's earlier estimate of $38 billion through August 1. The estimate does not cover repairs to damaged US bases and buildings, or several indirect operational costs requested by lawmakers. The budget office projects that the conflict could cost a further $2 billion to $3 billion monthly, with spending rising during periods of intensified fighting.

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