Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed the U.S.-Iran war's cost at $37.5 billion, while experts suggest the total financial burden could significantly exceed this estimate.
The figure was revealed during a Senate hearing
Jul 22, 2026
11:54 am
What's the storyThe United States's military campaign against Iran has cost $37.5 billion, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers on Tuesday.
The revelation came as he sought congressional approval for additional funding to keep operations running until the end of September.
US war in Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, Pentagon says
US war in Iran has cost $37.5b so far, Pentagon says
War in Iran has cost the US $37.5 billion so far, Pentagon says
Iran war already cost US $37.5 billion yet Pentagon asks for more
US defence chief tells Congress Iran war has cost $37.5 billion
Hegseth estimates cost of Iran war at $37.5 billion
US defense secretary says Iran war cost $37.5 billion, seeking more funding
US war in Iran has cost US$37.5 billion so far, Pentagon chief Hegseth says
US Iran war: Washington spent $37.5 billion so far in attacks on Iran, Pete Hegseth reveals
Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says as Pentagon seeks billions more
