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Pentagon puts Iran war price tag near 29 billion as readiness concerns grow
International
Published on 12 May 2026
The estimate jumped from 25 to nearly 29 billion
The Pentagon said the US cost of the war with Iran has climbed to nearly $29 billion, up from a $25 billion estimate given at earlier testimony. The updated figure arrives as President Donald Trump faces intensified scrutiny over the conflict’s impact, including concerns about military readiness and the strain on resources.
- Pentagon estimates US Iran war cost at nearly 29 billion
- Earlier testimony put the figure at about 25 billion
- Scrutiny is rising over the war’s effect on readiness
- Lawmakers are questioning decisions and resource strain
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