WASHINGTON: The US military has spent more than $47 billion so far to prosecute the war in Iran, more than 25% more than the Defence Department’s projection in July, according to Pentagon statistics reviewed by Reuters.
The Pentagon did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the assessment, which has not been made public. The admission of the escalating cost of the Iran war comes as Republicans grapple with the electoral impact of the unpopular fight ahead of the November 3 election, which will determine control of Congress for the next two years.
The war’s impact on global oil pricing has dragged on Republican support and lowered President Donald Trump’s approval ratings. Trump’s Republican Party commands a slim majority in both houses of Congress. The Pentagon estimates that replacing expended bombs in the fight will cost more than $29 billion.
Over $6 billion is needed to replace military equipment and “platform losses,” such as aircraft and drones lost during the battle. Trump initiated the Iran war with Israel in February, envisioning a brief fight. Trump initiated the Iran conflict with Israel in February.
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