Iran War Has Cost US $38 Billion Over Five Months, CBO Says

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1. Tue, 15 September 2026

   10 reports
   • Bloomberg Politics18:00first to report
     Iran War Has Cost US $38 Billion Over Five Months, CBO Says

     President Donald Trump’s decision to go to war with Iran has cost US taxpayers $38 billion in direct costs during the first five months of fighting and will push inflation up about 0.5 percentage points by early next year, a new congressional study finds.

   • Google News - Top Stories18:12
     Iran war has cost taxpayers $38B — and counting

     Iran war has cost taxpayers $38B — and counting Politico Iran war driving up inflation for Americans, CBO report says NBC News Iran war has cost $38 billion, depleted two-thirds of US missile interceptors, CBO says Military Times Missile shortages, damage to US facilities: Pentagon watchdog issues first review of Iran war CNN Iranian strikes have damaged hundreds of structures at U.S. bases, watchdog says The Washington Post

   • Politico Europe18:26
     Iran war has cost US taxpayers $38B — and counting

     The Congressional Budget Office said the prolonged military campaign will hit $2 billion to $3 billion a month.

   • The Hill20:08
     Iran war likely to drive up inflation next year, CBO says

     The U.S. war against Iran is likely to drive up inflation early next year and could cost at least $2 billion a month as long as it continues, according to a new report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The CBO estimated in its Tuesday report that the main economic impact of the conflict...

   • nbcnews.com20:32edited after publishing
     Iran war driving up inflation for Americans, CBO report says

     The Congressional Budget Office estimates inflation will continue to rise in the first quarter of next year.

   • Channel News Asia21:16
     Iran war has cost US military US$38 billion: Congressional Budget Office

     One of the Pentagon’s largest costs has been the US$21.7 billion spent replacing munitions used in the conflict.

   • France Info (France)21:44
     La guerre contre l'Iran a coûté 38 milliards de dollars aux Etats-Unis depuis son lancement

     L'analyse du Bureau du Congrès pour le budget fait suite à une requête de plusieurs parlementaires démocrates.

   • The Guardian World21:47edited after publishing
     US House votes for third time to end Iran war after $38bn cost is revealed

     previouslyIran war cost US $38bn and significantly depleted missile stockpile, report finds

     Damaging budget report estimates cost will grow by $3bn per month and stockpiles of weapons could take five years to rebuild The US House of Representatives has voted for a third time to end the war in Iran, approving a war powers resolution a few hours after a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report showed the conflict had cost at least $38bn and left America’s stockpile of defensive missiles so depleted it could take five years to rebuild. The final tally of 220-204 was similar to earlier...

   • Google News - Top Stories22:13
     Iran war cost hits $38 billion, forecast to rise $3 billion a month, CBO says

     Iran war cost hits $38 billion, forecast to rise $3 billion a month, CBO says Reuters New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian missile, drone attacks CBS News Pentagon Inspector General Details U.S. Losses and Challenges in Iran War The New York Times Iran war driving up inflation for Americans, CBO report says NBC News Estimating the Cost of Combat Operations Against Iran Congressional Budget Office (.gov)

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)23:37
     Iran war costs $38 billion so far, could rise by up to $3 billion per month: US budget office

     CBO estimates Operation Epic Fury cost Pentagon $38.1 billion since February, with future months costing $2 billion to $3 billion depending on intensity

2. Wed, 16 September 2026

   11 reports
   • Al Jazeera English00:38
     Iran war increasing inflation, straining US munitions: congressional report

     Report by nonpartisan research body finds that replenishing depleted munitions stockpiles could take up to five years.

   • Japan Times02:16
     Iran war has cost U.S. $38 billion over five months, congressional study finds

     The expenses include replacing expended munitions and equipment lost in battle, as well as fuel costs, the U.S. Congressional Budget Office has said.

   • Google News - Top Stories02:27
     Pentagon Inspector General Details U.S. Losses and Challenges in Iran War

     Pentagon Inspector General Details U.S. Losses and Challenges in Iran War The New York Times US defense chiefs warn of munitions shortfall as Iran war costs hit $33bn The Independent Iranian strikes damaged hundreds of US military buildings, dozens of aircraft militarytimes.com Iran war driving up inflation for Americans, CBO report says NBC News Iran war cost hits $38 billion, forecast to rise $3 billion a month, CBO says Reuters

   • Euronews07:40
     Iran war has cost the US more than $38 billion so far, says Congressional Budget Office

     The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office reports that up to $3 billion more is being spent on the war each month, depending on the intensity of fighting.

   • sputnikglobe.com07:45
     US War on Iran Burns $38 Billion, Drains Missile Defenses for Years

     The US war against Iran has already cost the Pentagon an estimated $38.1 billion through August 1, according to a new Congressional Budget Office report — and the bill is still rising. CBO says another month of fighting could cost $2–3 billion, depending on the intensity of operations.

   • Novinky (Czechia)08:24
     Prvních pět měsíců války s Íránem USA stálo 38 miliard dolarů

     Prvních pět měsíců války s Íránem USA stálo 38 miliard dolarů (799,3 miliardy korun), oznámil v úterý nestranný účetní úřad Kongresu. Většinu výdajů podle něj tvoří vystřílená munice, jejíž nahrazení může zabrat až pět let.

   • ČT24 (Czechia)10:58
     Válka s Íránem stojí USA 246 milionů dolarů denně, uvádí zpráva úřadu Kongresu

     Válka s Íránem, zahájená na konci února americko-izraelskými údery, stála Washington do konce července nejméně 38 miliard dolarů (bezmála 800 miliard korun), tedy 246 milionů dolarů (přes pět miliard korun) denně. Vyplývá to z úterního nestranného hodnocení Rozpočtového úřadu Kongresu (CBO), uvedl web ABC.

   • Times of India14:16
     From bravado to busted bases: Hidden cost of US-Iran war revealed
   • Al Jazeera English14:53
     Iran war has cost the US $38bn: How will it impact US economy, politics?

     High energy costs at the pump and strategic setback for US in the Iran war will likely cost Trump in the midterms.

   • France Info (France)19:47
     La chaîne américaine CBS dévoile des images des dégâts causés par les frappes iraniennes sur des bases américaines au Moyen-Orient

     Selon le Pentagone, le coût de la guerre en Iran à fin juin est de 33,4 milliards de dollars mais ce chiffre "n'inclut pas les coûts de réparation des infrastructures".

   • PBS NewsHour19:56
     Iran war has cost the U.S. more than $38 billion so far, budget office says

     The estimates come largely from replacing munitions and equipment lost in battle, the CBO said, and do not include costs related to U.S. military personnel killed or injured in the conflict or longer term effects.

3. Thu, 17 September 2026

   1 report
   • El País (Spain)03:30
     El coste de la guerra contra Irán complica las perspectivas de Trump antes de las elecciones de medio mandato

     Un informe del Congreso calcula que el gasto hasta agosto ha rondado los 40.000 millones de dólares, mientras el inspector general del Pentágono reconoce escasez en los arsenales de munición

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     • El Pais English17 Sept, 08:46their copy
4. Fri, 18 September 2026

   6 reports
   • Le Figaro (France)16:38
     Aux États-Unis, le coût de la guerre d’Iran s’invite dans la campagne des «midterms»

     DÉCRYPTAGE - Les républicains ont de plus en plus de mal à défendre un conflit impopulaire devenu une impasse stratégique pour les États-Unis.

   • Index.hr (Croatia)19:24
     Američki troškovi rata s Iranom premašili 45 milijardi dolara

     PENTAGON je izvijestio Kongres da je rat s Iranom dosad koštao 45,1 milijardu dolara. Procjena ne uključuje sve troškove, a očekuje se njihov daljnji rast i porast inflacije početkom 2027. godine.

   • rollcall.com19:30
     Pentagon’s latest Iran war cost estimate: $43.6 billion

     The Iran war has cost $43.6 billion as of this month, the highest official estimate to date, the Pentagon told Congress’ defense oversight panels this week. The cost estimate comes as polls show Americans increasingly oppose the war, partly over its impact on the economy, and the issue is looming large as the November midterm […]

   • Google News - Top Stories21:09
     The cost of the Iran war has risen to $43.6B, Pentagon tells Congress

     The cost of the Iran war has risen to $43.6B, Pentagon tells Congress USA Today Iran war has cost $45.1 billion, Pentagon tells Congress cnn.com US Warns Allies of Missile Delivery Delays Due to Shortage Bloomberg.com Estimating the Cost of Combat Operations Against Iran Congressional Budget Office (.gov) Cost of Iran War Estimated at $43.6 Billion nytimes.com

   • nbcwashington.com22:04edited after publishing
     Iran war’s cost grows to $43.6 billion in new U.S. military estimate

     previouslyIran war cost grows to $43.6 billion in new US military estimate

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)22:22
     Pentagon tells Congress Iran operations have cost $43.6B: Reports

     New CENTCOM estimate comes as Washington Post reports US military death toll may exceed official tally

5. Sat, 19 September 2026

   3 reports
   • South China Morning Post01:14
     How much has Iran war cost US? Pentagon estimates US$43.6 billion so far

     The Iran war has cost US$43.6 billion as of this month, the highest official estimate to date, the Pentagon told Congress’ defence oversight panels this week. The cost estimate comes as polls show Americans increasingly oppose the war, partly over its impact on the economy, and the issue is looming large as the November midterm elections approach. The Pentagon’s latest figure comprises US$11.2 billion already obliged for operating expenses – for fuel, combat pay, aircraft, medical care, parts...

   • Google News - Top Stories04:33
     Iran war cost is now at least $43.6 billion, U.S. Central Command says - washingtonpost.com

     Iran war cost is now at least $43.6 billion, U.S. Central Command says washingtonpost.com Iran war has cost $45.1 billion, Pentagon tells Congress CNN US Warns Allies of Missile Delivery Delays Due to Shortage Bloomberg.com Estimating the Cost of Combat Operations Against Iran Congressional Budget Office (.gov) Cost of Iran War Estimated at $43.6 Billion The New York Times

   • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)14:36edited after publishing
     Astronomiczny koszt wojny Trumpa. Pentagon ujawnił kwotę

     Wojna USA z Iranem kosztowała już zawrotne 45,1 mld dolarów - taki szacunek Pentagon przekazał w piątek Kongresowi USA, donoszą amerykańskie media. Co jednak istotne, dokument nie uwzględnia oceny kosztów naprawy np. uszkodzonych baz, więc wojna rozpoczęta przez Trumpa mogła kosztować Amerykanów znacznie więcej niż wspomniana kwota.

6. Sat, 3 October 2026

   1 report
   • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)14:25
     Ile Amerykanie wydali na wojnę w Iranie? Wyliczenia są bezlitosne

     – Amerykanie wydali już ponad 40 mld dolarów na tę wojnę. Stracili ogrom sprzętu. Jak na razie straty w ludziach to 18 amerykańskich żołnierzy. Nieszczęśliwie się stało, że prezydent Donald Trump kilkukrotnie powoływał się na tę liczbę w pozytywnym kontekście, mówiąc, że wojna "niewiele kosztuje" – mówi analityk WP ds. geopolityki i dyplomata Marek Magierowski w najnowszym odcinku programu "Bez Doktryny".

7. Thu, 8 October 2026

   2 reports
   • Index.hr (Croatia)07:44
     Veliki gubici SAD-a u ratu s Iranom. Uništene letjelice vrijedne 3,3 milijarde dolara

     AMERIČKA vojska je u ratu s Iranom izgubila ili joj je oštećena 81 letjelica, stoji u izvješću Kongresa. Trošak se procjenjuje na 1,9 do 3,3 milijarde dolara. Više od pola gubitaka su dronovi MQ-9.

   • Al Jazeera English19:43
     At least 81 US aircraft worth up to $3.3bn lost or damaged in Iran war

     The damage, documented in a Congressional Budget Office report, comes as Trump faces criticism over war's cost.

8. Mon, 12 October 2026

   1 report
   • dailycaller.com20:49
     Iran War Has Reportedly Cost Each American Household $2,000

     The Iran war has reportedly cost the average American household approximately $2,000, according to a new analysis.

9. Tue, 13 October 2026

   2 reports
   • The Hill20:38
     Iran war costing US households average of $2K each: Moody's

     The war in Iran has cost the average American household $2,000 so far, according to estimates shared Monday by Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics. “Consider that the war’s costs taken together have absorbed about half the average American household’s income gain over the past eight months,” Zandi wrote on social platform X. “No...

   • La Repubblica (Italy)22:11edited after publishing
     Guerra in Iran, le news del 14 ottobre

     previouslyGuerra in Iran, le news. Ukmto: “Portacontainer colpita a Hormuz. Solo lievi danni”

     Moody's: “La guerra in Iran costa a ogni famiglia Usa 2.000 dollari”. Wsj, gli Houthi tentano di produrre missili balistici con componenti cinesi. Arabia Saudita: 4 feriti a Riad per frammenti di missile

10. Wed, 14 October 2026

    2 reports
    • ANSA (Italy)03:39
      Moody's: 'La guerra in Iran costa a ogni famiglia Usa una media di 2.000 dollari'

      'Dal conflitto oneri per i consumatori americani per 265 miliardi a livello nazionale'

    • Index.hr (Croatia)05:34
      Ekonomist: Rat s Iranom Amerikance je već koštao 265 milijardi dolara

      RAT S IRANOM uzrokuje teške ekonomske posljedice za američke građane.

11. Sat, 17 October 2026

    3 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories07:24
      Retail price impacts from the Iran war are uneven but add up for US households before midterms

      Retail price impacts from the Iran war are uneven but add up for US households before midterms AP News Is the Iran war driving up gas prices in Nevada? The Nevada Independent The Iran war has cost the average U.S. household the equivalent of almost $2,000, top economist says Fortune The Iran war is costing American households $2,000 each, Moody’s estimates | CNN Business CNN Pain at the Pump: $130 Billion and Counting Energy Institute Blog

    • Google News - Top Stories14:22
      The Iran war has cost the average U.S. household the equivalent of almost $2,000, top economist says

      The Iran war has cost the average U.S. household the equivalent of almost $2,000, top economist says Fortune See more headlines & perspectives on Google News

    • El Mundo (Spain)22:06
      Desde la guerra de Irán, vista desde el contador de munición, hasta India que pone a Starlink en llamada en espera y Musk pierde los papeles

      Análisis de las tendencias mundiales que, tarde o temprano, afectarán a su bolsillo. Leer

12. Mon, 19 October 2026

    1 report
    • stripes.com23:11
      Democratic senators demand Pentagon disclose cost of Iran war damage to US military bases

      The five senators said they learned the figure during a recent classified briefing, but it has yet to be disclosed to the public.

13. Tue, 20 October 2026

    1 report
    • Japan Times11:17
      As France erupts, Europe’s far right gains from fuel-price anger ahead of elections

      The European Commission estimates the Iran conflict has cost Europe roughly €100 billion ($112 billion) through disrupted trade and energy markets.

14. Tue, 27 October 2026

    1 report
    • The Hill23:32
      Iran war cost increases to $47 billion

      The cost of the U.S.’s war against Iran has gone up to $47 billion, an increase of more than $3 billion since last month, as President Trump mulls launching strikes against the Islamic Republic after the U.S. midterm elections. The biggest chunk of the cost is munition replacement at $29 billion, according to an Oct....

15. Wed, 28 October 2026

    8 reports
    • ČT24 (Czechia)05:16
      Válka proti Íránu stála USA dosud přes bilion korun, zjistil Reuters

      Americká armáda dosud vynaložila na válku proti Íránu přes 47 miliard dolarů (zhruba 1,03 bilionu korun). Podle údajů Pentagonu, které získala agentura Reuters, je tato částka o více než 25 procent vyšší, než kolik v červenci odhadovalo ministerstvo obrany. Resort na žádost o komentář k odhadu nereagoval.

    • iheart.com12:45
      Iran War Cost Estimated At $47B So Far

      The Iran war has cost the Pentagon at least $47 billion, with nearly $30 billion spent on munitions. The estimate excludes damage to U.S. bases. The conflict has impacted the economy and may affect midterm elections.

    • iheart.com12:45
      Iran War Cost Estimated At $47B So Far

      The Iran war has cost the Pentagon at least $47 billion, with nearly $30 billion spent on munitions. The estimate excludes damage to U.S. bases. The conflict has impacted the economy and may affect midterm elections.

    • iheart.com12:45
      Iran War Cost Estimated At $47B So Far

      The Iran war has cost the Pentagon at least $47 billion, with nearly $30 billion spent on munitions. The estimate excludes damage to U.S. bases. The conflict has impacted the economy and may affect midterm elections.

    • iheart.com13:15
      Iran War Cost Estimated At $47B So Far

      The Iran war has cost the Pentagon at least $47 billion, with nearly $30 billion spent on munitions. The estimate excludes damage to U.S. bases. The conflict has impacted the economy and may affect midterm elections.

    • Index.hr (Croatia)17:36
      Trumpov rat protiv Irana već je koštao Amerikance 47 milijardi dolara

      TROŠKOVI rata u Iranu za američke porezne obveznike dosegnuli su 47,1 milijardu dolara, prema novoj procjeni Pentagona. Rastući troškovi postali su ključno pitanje uoči predstojećih izbora.

    • PBS NewsHour19:40
      American taxpayers' bill for Iran war grows to estimated $47.1 billion

      The Republican president has said new strikes on Iran are an option after the midterms and is sending more military resources to the Middle East, despite initially promising Americans a military campaign that would last only a matter of weeks.

      2 reprints

      • news4jax.com28 Oct, 17:16their copy
      • adn.com28 Oct, 17:46their copy
    • antiwar.com20:30
      Pentagon Estimates the US Has Spent Over $47 Billion on Iran War, But True Cost Is Much Higher

      The Pentagon's estimate for the cost of the Iran war is now over $47 billion, 25% higher than its estimate from July, according to data obtained by Reuters, though the true cost of the conflict is significantly higher since the US War Department's numbers leave out the cost of damage to US bases. Th

16. Thu, 29 October 2026

    4 reports
    • democracynow.org00:00
      Pentagon Tells Congress U.S. War on Iran Has Cost $47 Billion

      The cost of President Trump’s war of choice against Iran has ballooned to at least $47 billion — an increase of more than $3 billion since last month. That’s according to a U.S. Central Command estimate shared with Congress. The majority of the cost, some $29 billion, is for munitions replacement, as the Trump administration is reportedly prepared to escalate U.S. attacks after next week’s midterm elections.

    • fox23maine.com01:57
      Pentagon: Iran war costs hit $47.1 billion as weapons replacement drives surge

      The U.S. military’s war with Iran has cost an estimated $47.1 billion through Oct. 16, according to figures from U.S. Central Command provided to Congress.

      3 reprints

      • cbs6albany.com29 Oct, 01:57their copy
      • wgme.com29 Oct, 01:57their copy
      • news3lv.com29 Oct, 01:57their copy
    • Al Jazeera English11:12
      Pentagon says Iran war has cost US taxpayers $47bn: What that means

      With five days to go before the US midterms, analysts say the war could affect how people vote.

    • Novinky (Czechia)19:18
      Válka proti Íránu už stála USA více než bilion korun

      Americké náklady na válku proti Íránu dosáhly k polovině října výše 47,1 miliardy dolarů (více než bilion korun). Podle listu The New York Times více než 60 procent této částky padlo na bomby, rakety a další munici.

17. Fri, 30 October 2026

    1 report
    • Google News - Europe query16:51
      Merz: Iran Conflict Has Cost Europe Over €100 Billion

      Merz: Iran Conflict Has Cost Europe Over €100 Billion Kurdistan24

18. Sat, 31 October 2026

    1 report
    • Google News - Europe query02:06
      Merz says Germany working to end Iran war that has cost Europe $112bn

      Merz says Germany working to end Iran war that has cost Europe $112bn Middle East Eye