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The Hill: Ongoing conflict with Iran costs US approximately $2–3 billion per month

14 November 2026 18:18 (UTC +04:00)

According to estimates by the US Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the total financial cost of the conflict with Iran to the United States had reached $47.1 billion as of October 16, The Hill reports.

Of this amount, $38 billion was spent between February 28 and early August, while another $9 billion was spent over the following approximately three months.

According to experts' estimates, the ongoing conflict costs the United States approximately $2–3 billion per month.

The US naval blockade against Iran has reportedly continued in the Strait of Hormuz for more than 100 days, increasing expenditures on fuel, food and other resources for warships.

The US administration has reportedly requested up to $70 billion in emergency military funding to cover the costs of the war with Iran and meet the need for new weapons and personnel.

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