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The Congressional Budget Office just revealed that U.S. military operations in Iran have already cost over $40 billion—and could keep draining billions monthly for years. The war’s also crippled our missile defense systems, leaving us vulnerable. While the CBO’s numbers are based on public data (and thus uncertain), they predict inflation will rise by half a point in early 2027 due to energy spikes from the Strait of Hormuz. Crucially, these figures ignore the human toll or long-term repair costs. A House member sparked this analysis by highlighting the irony of funding endless war while neglecting domestic needs. Another report puts costs at $33.4 billion—but only up to late June. Neither report includes damage to U.S. bases or potential ally contributions. The Pentagon’s asking for $87.6 billion in emergency funds, but Congress hasn’t approved it—and likely won’t before the election. Meanwhile, they’re raiding regular budgets, cutting vital training and maintenance.

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This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Sources:
https://alaskabeacon.com/2026/09/15/repub/iran-war-cost-tops-40b-and-billions-more-monthly-budget-analysis-finds/

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