October 27, 2026

U.S. military estimates Iran war has cost at least $47.1 billion

Replacing expended munitions accounts for about $29 billion of the total; lost equipment adds $6.1 billion and other incremental costs add roughly $11.9 billion.
The Congressional Budget Office estimated last month that the war could cost $2 billion to $3 billion per month while it continues.
The Pentagon inspector general has warned that heavy munitions use is contributing to strategic inventory shortfalls.

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