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CBO Estimates US Military Expenditure on Iran Operations at $38 Billion

Sep 16, 2026 09:14 AM CT Washington, D.C., United States us-military,iran,defense-budget,cbo,war-costs,escalation

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The Congressional Budget Office reported that the US Department of Defense has incurred approximately $38 billion in costs related to operations against Iran over the past five months. The CBO warns that these expenditures could increase by $2-3 billion monthly if the conflict escalates further. This data highlights the significant financial burden of sustained US military involvement in the region.

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Costs could rise by $2-3 billion a month or higher if the fighting escalates, the Congressional Budget Office has cautioned 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...

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Reported $38 billion in military costs for operations against Iran, with potential for further increase.

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Subject of US military operations and associated financial costs.

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