How much has Iran war cost US? Pentagon estimates US$43.6 billion so far

The Pentagon has reported to congressional defence oversight panels that the ongoing war with Iran has cost the United States US$43.6 billion as of this month. This figure represents the highest official financial estimate released to date regarding the conflict.

The disclosure of the multi-billion-dollar cost coincides with recent polling data indicating a growing opposition among Americans toward the war. According to the reports, public discontent is driven in part by the conflict's adverse impact on the national economy, bringing domestic financial concerns to the forefront of the political debate surrounding the military engagement.