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Iran war has cost $47 billion, U.S. military says
The war with Iran has cost the U.S. military at least $47.1 billion as of mid-October, according to a new estimate from U.S. Central Command obtained by CBS News.
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The U.S. Central Command estimates that the war with Iran has cost the U.S. military at least $47.1 billion as of mid‑October. The largest portion of that figure—about $29 billion—covers the replacement of expended munitions. Additional costs include $6.1 billion for replacing lost equipment and roughly $11.9 billion for incremental expenses such as support for American service members. The estimate was provided to lawmakers and reflects the cumulative financial impact of the conflict.
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