Pentagon’s Iran war costs hit $38 billion in five months – budget office
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Source: RT News
Published: 2026-09-17 00:14 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Tax & Budget, Elections, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict
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The US war with Iran cost the Pentagon approximately $38 billion in its first five months, according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The bill could rise by another $2 billion to $3 billion for every additional month of fighting – and by more if hostilities intensify.
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