For the first time, the Pentagon has officially revealed the cost of the prolonged military conflict in Iran, which the White House refers to as Operation “Epic Fury.” According to a senior Pentagon official, the United States has spent $25 billion on the war to date.
This is reported by Finway
Main Areas of US Spending in the War Against Iran
The majority of this amount, as noted by Jules Gerst, acting controller of the Pentagon, has been directed towards the purchase of munitions. At the same time, he did not clarify whether the budget includes expenses for the restoration and repair of military infrastructure in the Middle East that was damaged during the hostilities.
“I am glad you asked this question. Because we have been asking for this for a long time, and no one has given us a figure.”
For his part, House Representative Adam Smith emphasized the importance of disclosing this information, as lawmakers have repeatedly demanded transparency in the funding of overseas operations.
Impact of the Conflict on the Economy and Political Situation in the US
The military actions began in late February 2026, when the US launched its first strikes against Iran. Since then, the United States has deployed tens of thousands of additional troops to the Middle East and sent three aircraft carriers to the region. During the hostilities, thirteen Americans were killed, and hundreds were injured; fighter jets, refueling planes, helicopters, and other military equipment were lost.
Since the start of the war, there have been significant disruptions in the supply of oil and natural gas, which has triggered a sharp rise in gasoline and agricultural product prices, including fertilizers, within the United States. This has heightened dissatisfaction among Americans, especially amid declining living standards and inflation.
The political situation is also becoming more complicated: in just six months, midterm elections will take place, where Donald Trump’s Republicans will try to maintain a majority in the House of Representatives. Meanwhile, Democrats criticize the sitting president for excessive spending on the military operation, while fuel prices continue to rise.
Donald Trump’s popularity has sharply declined. According to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll, only 34% of US citizens approve of the conflict with Iran, down from 36% in mid-April and 38% in March.