Iran War Cost Surges to $29 Billion as Congress Presses Pentagon on Spending
The Pentagon now estimates the Iran war has cost the United States $29 billion, a figure that has risen by roughly $4 billion in just two weeks as lawmakers intensify pressure on the administration over spending and strategy.
During congressional hearings, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the administration’s proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget but declined to say when the White House would request additional war funding. The conflict remains in a fragile ceasefire phase with no clear long-term resolution.
The growing cost is fueling concerns in Congress about deficit spending, inflation pressure, and the possibility of another prolonged military engagement. Rising oil prices tied to instability around the Strait of Hormuz have already contributed to higher gas prices and broader inflation concerns across the U.S.
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The updated $29 billion figure marks one of the clearest signs yet that the conflict is evolving from a short-term military operation into a larger political and economic issue.
With lawmakers now openly questioning both strategy and funding, the administration faces growing pressure to explain how long the conflict could last, and how much more it may ultimately cost taxpayers.
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