US war with Iran has cost $45.1 billion, Pentagon tells Congress
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- CNN
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- 2026-09-18
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- news report
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- https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/18/politics/us-iran-war-cost
- Last checked
- 2026-10-26
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Defense and Security
What the Iran war has cost so far, and what the Pentagon is asking for next: $45 billion, $87 billion, $1.5 trillion
The Pentagon reported $45.1 billion in Iran war costs through early September 2026 (CBO: $38 billion through August 1); an $87.6 billion supplemental is pending and the 2027 request seeks $1.5 trillion for defense.