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Pentagon seeks additional funding as cost of Iran war tops $29 billion

This authoritative secondary source from Defense News supports 1 claim across 1 ledger entry.

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Defense News
Published
2026-05-12
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    The 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.

    Opening report and Hurst's May 12 testimony updating the estimated cost from $25 billion to $29 billion.

    Pentagon's May 2026 estimate put Iran war costs at $29 billion, excluding military construction · Historical cost estimate through May 12, 2026; excludes military construction