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Oct 27, 2026

US costs of Iran war rise to over $47 billion, Pentagon reports

The US military has spent over $47 billion prosecuting the war in Iran as of October 16, more than 25% higher than the Defense Department's July estimate. The rising costs come as President Trump weighs whether to resume major military action after the midterm elections.

Oct 27, 2026·7 sources
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  • ▪The U.S. Air Force lost dozens of aircraft during the U.S.-Israel war against Iran since fighting began on February 28, 2026
  • ▪U.S. President Donald Trump held out the possibility of resuming major military operations against Iran following the November 3, 2026 midterm elections
  • ▪U.S. President Donald Trump's initial Iran war strategy used high-end precision missiles before planning to transition to less expensive gravity bombs such as air-launched JDAMs

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