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Senator Murray Questions Hegseth on Iran War and Defense Spending

This primary source from Office of U.S. Senator Patty Murray supports 1 claim across 1 ledger entry.

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Office of U.S. Senator Patty Murray
Published
2026-05-12
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  1. estimateestimate

    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.

    Increasing Costs of War with Iran section: May 12 cost-to-date figure and Hurst's military-construction exclusion.

    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