US Costs of Iran War Exceed $47 Billion, According to Pentagon Estimate
Islamabad, 28 October, 2026 (Kamran Raja): The United States military has spent more than $47 billion on the war in Iran, exceeding the Pentagon’s previous estimate by over 25 per cent, according to data obtained by Reuters. The Pentagon has not publicly released the latest estimate and did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The rising cost of the conflict comes as Republicans face political pressure ahead of the November 3 elections, which will determine control of Congress for the next two years. The war’s impact on global energy prices has weakened support for Republican candidates and affected President Donald Trump’s approval ratings, while his party maintains narrow majorities in both chambers of Congress. According to the Pentagon’s estimate, more than $29 b...





