US Iran war bill climbs above $47 billion since February

The latest tally sits more than 25% above July’s $37.5 billion estimate, with munitions replacement alone projected at over $29 billion.

US military spending on the Iran war has surpassed $47 billion so far, according to Pentagon data.

That figure is more than 25% higher than Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s July estimate of $37.5 billion.

Replacing expended munitions is projected to cost more than $29 billion; equipment and platform losses over $6 billion.

President Donald Trump launched the war with Israel in February and has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian oil exports.

The figures do not clearly cover repair of US bases damaged by Iranian missile and drone attacks.

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