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US war in Iran costs 25 billion so far Pentagon admits amid rising gasoline pain
International
Published on 4 May 2026
Oil shipment disruptions helped push gasoline higher
A senior Pentagon official says the US war in Iran has already cost about $25 billion. Democrats are using the mounting price tag ahead of mid-term elections, pointing to wider fallout including disruptions to oil and gas shipments that have pushed up gasoline prices. Public approval for the conflict is reportedly low, intensifying political pressure.
- $25 billion in costs reported by a Pentagon official
- Democrats highlight the war’s price ahead of mid-term elections
- Oil and gas shipment disruptions linked to higher gasoline prices
- Public approval for the war remains low
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