Iran war has cost Pentagon $38 billion and depleted missile stockpiles, CBO says
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-09-16 04:36 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Tax & Budget, US Politics, War & Conflict
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The U.S. war with Iran cost the Pentagon an estimated $38.1 billion through Aug. 1 and could cost another $2 billion to $3 billion for each additional month of fighting, according to a report released Tuesday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
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