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April 29, 2026
U.S. Operation Epic Fury in Iran Costs Estimated at $40-50 Billion
- The Pentagon's $25 billion cost estimate is considered low, with real costs potentially reaching $40-50 billion due to damage to U.S. military bases.
- Iranian strikes have severely damaged at least nine U.S. military sites across the Gulf, including critical radar systems and an Air Force aircraft.
- Congress is debating military authorization and additional funding as the Pentagon requests over $200 billion for ongoing operations.
9 Sources
- Iran war has cost the U.S. $25 billion after eight weeks, official saysApr 29, 2026 at 3:26 PM · NBC
- U.S. war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, says Pentagon officialApr 29, 2026 at 3:26 PM · Reuters
- Pentagon CFO: Iran war has cost $25 billion so farApr 29, 2026 at 3:29 PM · The Hill
- Pentagon says Iran war has cost $25 billion so farApr 29, 2026 at 3:41 PM · NBC
- Iran war has cost the U.S. $25 billion so far, Pentagon official saysApr 29, 2026 at 3:55 PM · NBC
- U.S. military operations in Iran have so far cost taxpayers roughly $25 billion, a top Pentagon official told lawmakersApr 29, 2026 at 4:15 PM · WSJ
- Iran conflict has cost $25 billion so far as Hegseth is questioned by Congress on overall strategyApr 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM · CBS News
- DOD officials say Iran war has cost $25 billion so far during Congressional grillingApr 29, 2026 at 8:58 PM · NPR
- Pentagon’s $25 billion cost estimate for Iran war is low and does not include cost of rebuilding US bases, sources sayApr 30, 2026 at 12:17 AM · CNN