Pentagon: US Military Operations in Iran Cost $25 Billion in First Two Months

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Acting Defense Department comptroller Jules Hurst testified that the war in Iran cost $25 billion in the first two months alone under 'Operation Epic Fury.' Hurst specified that the bulk of these expenditures were concentrated in munitions, operations, maintenance, and the replacement of military equipment. This disclosure comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces intense criticism from Congressional Democrats regarding the Trump administration's $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget request. The figures underscore the rapid pace of defense spending required to manage the conflict and secure strategic regional interests. Analysts suggest that such substantial spending within a 60-day window exacerbates concerns over the US fiscal deficit and heightens geopolitical risk premiums in global markets. The transparency regarding these costs reflects the significant economic stakes of the ongoing military engagement.

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