Defense Budget
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PoliticsU.S. Iran War Costs Reach $43.6 Billion, Pentagon Reports
Sep 19, 2026
The cost of the U.S. war with Iran has reached $43.6 billion, with weapons spending sharply rising, according to estimates provided to lawmakers.
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PoliticsPentagon Funds Iran War From Base Budgets as Congress Delays Supplemental Request
Sep 16, 2026
The Pentagon has spent over $33 billion on the Iran conflict without dedicated congressional funding, raising concerns about military readiness and budget transparency.