The White House's March 1, 2026 release states that Donald Trump authorized Operation Epic Fury against Iran.
Pentagon's May 2026 estimate put Iran war costs at $29 billion, excluding military construction
Back to resultsThe Pentagon's May 12, 2026 estimate put costs of the Iran military campaign at about $29 billion. Hurst subsequently described that estimate as largely munitions and operational expenditures, excluding military construction.
- Date
- 2026-05-12
- Evidence status
- Historical cost estimate through May 12, 2026; excludes military construction
- Current status
- Historical cost estimate through May 12, 2026; excludes military construction
Money flows
6 matching recordsMilitarySpend estimates Iran campaign costs at $42.8 billion on September 132026-09-133 sourcesPentagon's May 2026 estimate put Iran war costs at $29 billion, excluding military construction2026-05-124 sourcesBrown estimates at least $4.7 billion for Venezuela, Caribbean and eastern Pacific operations2026-04-232 sourcesBrown records $21.7 billion in US military aid to Israel across October 2023–September 20252025-10-072 sourcesBrown estimates $9.65–12.07 billion for Yemen and wider Middle East operations in 2023–20252025-10-072 sourcesCosts of War estimates a $2.04–$2.26 billion linked U.S. operation and defense cost2025-10-07Donald J. Trumporder linked to estimated public operation and defense costOperation Midnight Hammer2 sources