INTERNATIONAL — May 13, 2026
Pentagon Reports War Costs with Iran Reach 29 Billion Dollars
The US Department of Defense reports that the cost of the conflict with Iran has risen to 29 billion dollars since joint US-Israeli attacks began on March 9.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hurriyat — 2 min read

The US Department of Defense has reported that the financial costs associated with the conflict with Iran have now reached approximately 29 billion dollars. This latest figure indicates a rapid increase in spending, as the cost has risen by 4 billion dollars in just the last two weeks.
These expenditures are tied to the military engagement that began on March 9, when the United States and Israel launched a series of joint attacks against Iran. The Pentagon's reporting provides a snapshot of the resources deployed during these operations.
However, the official accounting provided by the US government has been met with skepticism by some members of the academic and strategic community. Various US analysts and political researchers have stated their belief that the Pentagon's findings are an underestimate of the true financial burden. These experts argue that the actual costs of the joint US-Israeli strikes may exceed the reported 29 billion dollars, suggesting that the full economic impact of the military campaign has not yet been fully captured in the official reports.
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