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.