US Iran war cost crosses $47 billion as Pentagon reveals rising military expenses

The US military has spent more than $47 billion on the war against Iran, according to the latest Pentagon estimate. The figure is over 25 per cent higher than the estimate provided by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth in July.

New Delhi: The US military has spent more than $47 billion on its war against Iran, according to the latest Pentagon data shared with Congress and obtained by Reuters. The estimate highlights the growing financial cost of the conflict, which began with US-Israeli strikes against Iran in February.

The latest figure is more than 25 per cent higher than the $37.5 billion estimate provided by US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth in July. The Pentagon has not publicly released the latest assessment and did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The estimate covers the cost of military operations, including weapons used during the conflict and equipment........

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