The United States has spent approximately $25 billion on its military operations in Iran, according to a senior official at the Pentagon. The figure marks the first official estimate of the financial cost of the ongoing conflict.
Jules Hurst, currently serving as acting comptroller, disclosed the amount during a session with the House Armed Services Committee. He explained that a significant portion of the expenditure has gone toward munitions, though he did not provide a detailed breakdown of the total cost or clarify whether it includes future expenses such as rebuilding damaged infrastructure across the Middle East.
Responding to the disclosure, Adam Smith, the ranking Democrat on the committee, expressed relief that a figure had finally been made public after repeated requests for transparency.
Earlier estimates from the administration of Donald Trump suggested that the first six days of the conflict alone cost at least $11.3 billion, highlighting the rapid financial escalation of the war effort.
Meanwhile, Pete Hegseth defended the spending, arguing that the cost is justified by the strategic objective of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He framed the expenditure as a necessary investment in global security.
The conflict began on February 28, when the United States launched military strikes against Iran.
Although both sides are currently observing a fragile ceasefire, tensions remain high, with a significant U.S. military presence still deployed in the region, including multiple aircraft carriers.
Analysts warn that the total cost could rise further, especially if reconstruction efforts and long term military commitments are factored in. The financial burden underscores the broader economic and geopolitical implications of the conflict.
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