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Pentagons Iran War Cost Estimate Surges to $29 Billion, Despite Claims of Waning Combat

The Pentagon has revised its estimate for the cost of the Iran war to $29 billion, a significant increase from the previous $25 billion estimate. This surge mainly stems from higher repair and replacement costs for damaged equipment, as well as additional operational and munitions expenses. The acting comptroller, Jules Hurst, presented these figures during budget hearings with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chair General Dan Caine.

Democrats have criticized the estimate as suspiciously low, particularly given the rising gas prices and waning public support for the war. Senator Patty Murray has denounced the cost as a waste of family tax dollars on a war with no clear end in sight. The estimate does not include repairs to U.S. bases hit by Iranian strikes, as future plans and ally contributions remain uncertain.

The Pentagon is also seeking a massive $1.5 trillion defense budget, but a supplemental request for war extras could reach $200 billion in the future. As a fragile ceasefire holds and more funding fights loom, Congress is demanding clear answers before approving any further war spending.

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