Iran war’s cost grows to $43.6 billion in new US military estimate
Munitions and interceptor replacements account for most of the spending, and the figure excludes repair costs for damaged bases, officials said.
- On Friday, the Pentagon informed Congress that the U.S. war with Iran has cost $43.6 billion since it began in February, representing the highest official estimate for the ongoing conflict.
- According to United States Central Command, expenditures include $28.1 billion for spent munitions, $11.2 billion for operations, and $4.3 billion for lost weapons, with another $1.5 billion covering fuel.
- Military officials noted that this estimate omits potential billions in damages to U.S. facilities across eight Middle East countries, alongside long-term costs like veterans' healthcare and disability compensation.
- Diminished stockpiles of defensive missile interceptors have caused alarm among U.S. and NATO officials as Army Patriot and THAAD systems face high demand throughout the conflict.
- The Congressional Budget Office projects the war will continue to cost $2 billion to $3 billion monthly, sparking economic inflation concerns as the November midterm elections draw near.
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The cost incurred by the United States for the war with Iran has exceeded 62 trillion won. As repair costs for U.S. military bases and other facilities damaged by Iranian attacks are not included, the actual burden is expected to be even greater. According to CNN on the 18th (local time), the U.S. Department of Defense reported to Congress that spending related to the Iran war has reached $45.1 billion (approximately 62.5 trillion won). This fig…
CNN reported that the U.S. Department of Defense has briefed Congress an estimate that the cost of the U.S. war with Iran amounts to $45.1 billion, or approximately 62.5 trillion Korean won. As the war drags on, the financial burden appears to be continuously mounting, particularly in areas such as military supplies and fuel costs. On the 18th (local time), CNN [reported]
The cost of the US war against Iran has reached $43.6 billion as of September 3, according to a new estimate presented to lawmakers this week. The figure from US Central Command, which oversees operations in the Middle East, reflects the most current cost of the conflict since it was launched by the United States and Israel on February 28. A report by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), released on Tuesday, showed that the war had cost $38 bi…
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Ko Il-hwan = It has been revealed that the cost incurred by the United States in the war with Iran continues to rise.
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