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WorldPublished: 19 September 2026 at 09:45

US military spending on war with Iran reaches $43.6 billion

New estimates presented to the US Congress this week show that the military campaign against Iran has cost the US Army $43.6 billion as of September 3, highlighting the significant financial scale of the conflict.

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New cost estimates for the US military operation against Iran have been prepared and presented to the US Congress this week. According to data dated September 3, the total cost to the US Army since the start of the operation has reached $43.6 billion.

The figure illustrates the scale of resources being directed toward the military engagement in the region. A detailed breakdown of the costs — such as spending on munitions, deployment of military equipment, personnel support, or logistics — was not included in the publicly available information.

Estimates submitted to Congress typically serve as a basis for further discussions on budget allocations and reviews of military funding. Publishing such figures allows lawmakers to assess the economic burden of the conflict and make decisions regarding continued support or adjustments to its scale.

It remains unclear whether and how these costs will influence future US policy toward Iran, but the growing sum points to a prolonged and resource-intensive military engagement.

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