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US-Iran Conflict Costs Soar to $45.1 Billion, Pentagon Informs Congress
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News18•20-09-2026, 10:30
US-Iran Conflict Costs Soar to $45.1 Billion, Pentagon Informs Congress
- •The US conflict with Iran has cost the Trump Administration an estimated $45.1 billion, according to a Pentagon estimate provided to Congress.
- •This figure includes $43.6 billion in war-related costs through September 3 and an additional $1.5 billion for extra fuel.
- •The Pentagon's estimate does not fully account for costs, excluding repairs to damaged US military bases and indirect operation expenses.
- •The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projected $38 billion through August 1 and warned costs could rise, estimating $2-3 billion monthly depending on conflict intensity.
- •Beyond military spending, the conflict has caused wider economic effects, including disruptions to oil shipments, higher global energy prices, and increased consumer inflation.
Key Questions Answered
The Pentagon reported to Congress that the ongoing conflict with Iran has cost an estimated USD 45.1 billion, which includes USD 43.6 billion in war-related expenses through September 3 and an additional USD 1.5 billion for extra fuel.
Energy disruptions caused by the conflict are expected to increase consumer inflation, with the CBO projecting that core PCE inflation in the first quarter of 2027 will be 0.3 percentage points higher than its February 2026 forecast.
The US administration requested USD 87.6 billion in supplemental appropriations in June, with USD 67.1 billion designated for the Department of Defense, of which USD 42.3 billion was directly tied to the conflict.
