Iran war cost tops $40B and billions more monthly, budget analysis finds
A Congressional Budget Office analysis reports that U.S. military operations in Iran have surpassed $40 billion, with projected ongoing costs between $2 billion and $3 billion per month. The nonpartisan findings detail the financial impact of a joint bombing campaign initiated by President Donald Trump and the Israeli government. Total expenditures are expected to continue rising as the military engagement remains active.
WASHINGTON — The cost of U.S. military operations in Iran has exceeded $40 billion and the war will continue to cost taxpayers between $2 billion and $3 billion per month, according to an analysis released Tuesday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The ongoing bombing campaign, which President Donald Trump launched alongside the Israeli government […]
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