25% surge in three months: The war bill against Iran swells
Reuters revealed that US combat costs against Iran have soared to $47 billion, a 25% increase from July. The bulk of the expenditure is earmarked for rearmament, and the military will request a special budget to replace equipment. The data is published ahead of the US midterm elections.
The Reuters news agency revealed that US combat costs against Iran have crossed the $47 billion threshold, a surge of more than 25% compared to Pentagon estimates from July, which stood at $37.5 billion. The bulk of the expenses, over $29 billion, are designated for rearmament with munitions. The military will request a special budget of over $6 billion from Congress to replace military equipment, including aircraft and drones that were destroyed. The remainder of the budget is allocated to ongoing operational costs. The data does not include the reconstruction of US bases in the Middle East that were damaged by Iranian attacks. The revelation comes at a politically sensitive time ahead of the midterm elections on November 3, as rising energy prices erode public support for President Donald Trump and his party's candidates. The fighting, which began in February in coordination with Israel, was based on eroding Iranian defenses through precision munitions. The ceasefire in April allowed Tehran to rebuild some of its systems. The Pentagon is preparing for the possibility of renewed high-intensity fighting.