Egypt and world politics brief
Iran War Cost U.S. Department of Defense $38 Billion, CBO Says
✦Key takeaways
- The U.S.
- Congressional Budget Office estimates the Iran war cost the Department of Defense about $38 billion as of August 1, 2026.
- The estimate covers expended munitions and equipment, increased flying hours, other operations and higher fuel costs.
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