Pentagon data shows US spent over $47bn on Iran war

The United States military has spent more than $47 billion on the war on Iran, according to data obtained by Reuters, a figure more than 25 percent higher than the Pentagon's estimate in July. The latest estimate includes more than $29 billion to replace munitions used in the conflict and more than $6 billion to replace military equipment, including aircraft and drones lost during the war.

The figures mark a significant increase from the $37.5 billion estimate given by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in July. The revised total indicates that costs associated with the conflict have risen substantially since that earlier assessment.

Reuters reported that the estimate did not clearly account for the cost of repairing damage to US military bases caused by Iranian missile and drone attacks. That omission suggests the full financial burden of the war may be higher than the published figure.

The data covers spending on munitions replacement, equipment losses and related costs, though the report did not provide a detailed breakdown beyond the munitions and equipment categories. The Pentagon has not publicly detailed how the remaining portion of the total was allocated.

The disclosure comes amid ongoing debate over the duration and expense of the conflict. According to Mehr News, citing the Reuters report, the estimate did not clearly account for base repair costs from Iranian missile and drone attacks.