Washington, DC – A Pentagon official revealed that the cost of the US war on Iran has reached approximately $25 billion to date. This is the first official estimate of the expenditure since the start of military operations in late February.
Huge spending on military operations
The Pentagon official explained that the majority of this cost was allocated to munitions and military operations. This comes amid the intensity of the airstrikes carried out by the US military since the beginning of the war.
Joels Hurst, acting comptroller before the House Armed Services Committee, indicated that the spending reflects the scale of the extensive military operations, particularly in the areas of weaponry and precision strikes.
The beginning of the war and its developments
The United States began its airstrikes against Iran on February 28, as part of a broader military escalation. The two sides later moved toward a ceasefire that remains fragile, but there are concerns about renewed fighting.
The Pentagon’s disclosure of this cost comes at a time of increasing political pressure within Washington regarding the viability of continuing military operations. There are also questions about the war’s impact on the US economy.
Economic and political repercussions
Observers believe that continued spending at this level could strain the US budget, especially given the growing global economic challenges and rising energy costs.
The scale of this spending also raises questions within political circles about the US administration’s strategy for managing the conflict, particularly in light of the lack of a clear end in sight, despite the current temporary lull.
The cost of the war is expected to remain a major point of contention in Congress in the coming period, as budget discussions approach and pressure mounts to reduce military spending.
