Cost of US War with Iran Exceeds $47 Billion
According to Pentagon data, the cost of the US war against Iran has increased by 25% compared to the July estimate of $37.5 billion, rising to over $47 billion. The main reasons for the increase include operational expenses and the replenishment of consumed ammunition and equipment.
Expenditures made by the US military for the conflicts with Iran have exceeded the $47 billion level, surpassing the Department of Defense's July estimates by 25%.
According to Pentagon data accessed by Reuters, the increase in the cost of the war largely stems from operational needs. Among the expenditure items, a budget of over $29 billion is projected for replenishing ammunition used in the conflicts, while more than $6 billion is needed to replace lost military platforms such as aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles.
The military operation launched jointly with Israel in February by President Donald Trump initially focused on precision-guided missiles. Following the April ceasefire and Iran's partial recovery of its defense capacity, Trump began implementing a naval blockade against the country. Compared to the $37.5 billion estimate announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in July, the current figures show that the economic burden of the conflict is increasing rapidly.
Assessment: These current cost figures shared by the Pentagon do not clearly include the repair costs for damages incurred at US bases as a result of Iranian attacks. These figures are evaluated alongside the political repercussions of the war, which became a subject of public debate prior to the November 3 elections.
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