Iran war costs rise as U.S. and Israel threaten renewed strikes
The short version
- The war with Iran has cost the U.S. military at least $47.1 billion as of mid-October.
- President Trump hinted at renewed strikes on Iran after the midterm elections, saying the war would end 'whenever I want it to be over.'
- The Pentagon reported that more than 60 percent of war expenses came from bombs, missiles, and other munitions.
- U.S. officials have warned Gulf allies of possible escalation in the conflict following the midterm elections.
What we don’t know yet
- What specific actions the U.S. and Israel plan to take after the midterm elections.
- How Iran will respond to potential new strikes.
- Whether Congress will approve funding for continued military operations.
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First reported by National Post Trump Prepares for Iran Escalation After US, Israeli Elections
The New York Times U.S. and Israel Draw Up Plans for Renewed Strikes on Iran After Elections
The Straits Times US and Israel draw up plans for renewed strikes on Iran after American elections: Sources
Washington Examiner Trump’s time to strike an Iran deal is running out
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- Daily Mail, right-leaningWarning sign for imminent Iran War strikes as top military admiral briefs Trump on attack options... as president’s deadline approaches
- The Australian Financial Review, right-leaningWounded at home, will Netanyahu, Trump bomb Iran again?
- Al Jazeera English, left-leaningPentagon says Iran war has cost US taxpayers $47bn: What that means
- The Sydney Morning Herald, left-leaningThe oil market should brace for a forever stalemate in Iran
- Al Jazeera English, left-leaningHow to stop the US-Israel war on Iran
- Washington Examiner, right-leaningLatest Iran war estimates: $47 billion in total cost, nearly $30 billion in munitions
- Toronto Star, left-leaningIran war’s cost to American taxpayers grows to an estimated $47.1 billion
- CBS News, left-leaningIran war will end “whenever I want it to end,” Trump says as cost tops $47 billion
- Daily Mail, right-leaningPete Hegseth’s Pentagon hammers Trump days before midterms as it reveals staggering cost of Iran war
- New York Post, right-leaningNetanyahu barely hanging on after Israeli election — what that means for Iran war