US war in Iran has cost $25b so far, says Pentagon official
The US war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, according to a senior Pentagon official, Jules Hurst. The cost is equal to NASA's entire budget for this year and has been justified by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
The US war in Iran has cost $25 billion, a senior Pentagon official, Jules Hurst, told lawmakers on the House Armed Services Committee. Most of the money was spent on munitions. The cost is equal to NASA's entire budget for this year. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the cost, saying it was justified to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. The war started on 28 February, and the US has maintained a fragile ceasefire since then. Thirteen US troops have been killed, and hundreds wounded. The conflict has caused a rise in oil and gas prices, unsettling Republican insiders ahead of the midterm elections.
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