Pentagon Says Iran War Has Cost U.S. $25 Billion

The Pentagon has revealed that the ongoing Iran war has cost the United States $25 billion, according to testimony cited during a congressional hearing and reported by media outlets.

The figure was disclosed by budget official Jules Hurst during Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s appearance before lawmakers. The report said the conflict has now entered its eighth week, exceeding earlier expectations that it would last just over a month.

#BREAKING US spent approximately $25B on Iran war, Senior Pentagon official says pic.twitter.com/PHKbbDhcDH

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Hegseth faced protests outside the hearing, with demonstrators criticizing the war and raising concerns over civilian harm. He did not respond to the accusations and instead emphasized support for US troops.

The disclosure underscores the growing financial and political pressures surrounding the conflict as it continues.

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