King Challenges Pentagon Nominees on Financial Cost of Iran War

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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.

   Hurst's responses confirming the $29 billion estimate, munitions/operational cost composition and exclusion of military construction.

   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