Pentagon estimates U.S. war in Iran cost at 25 billion dollars

A senior Pentagon official, Jules Hurst, testified before the House Armed Services Committee that the U.S. conflict with Iran has incurred an official cost of 25 billion dollars to date. Hurst stated that the majority of these funds were allocated for munitions, although the estimate does not explicitly include reconstruction or base repair costs in the Middle East. Military hostilities between the two nations began on February 28, with both sides currently observing a fragile ceasefire. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of 13 U.S. service members and hundreds of injuries. To support these operations, the Pentagon has deployed tens of thousands of additional troops and three aircraft carriers to the region. Domestically, the war has contributed to economic instability, specifically rising prices for gasoline and agricultural products due to disrupted supply chains. Political tensions are rising in the U.S. ahead of the mid-term elections, as lawmakers criticize the lack of transparency regarding military spending. Meanwhile, the Iranian government has threatened further military action following the U.S. seizure of Iranian vessels.