Pentagon watchdog: Iran war cost $33.4bn, depleted US missile stockpile
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The Pentagon's inspector general released its first report on the Iran war, finding the US spent $33.4 billion overall, including $22.3 billion on munitions, and that the fighting caused strategic inventory shortfalls. A separate Congressional Budget Office report put total spending at $38 billion and projected continued monthly costs of $2-3 billion.
The Pentagon's inspector general issued its first report on the Iran conflict on September 15, 2026.9,1 The report found the US spent $33.4 billion on the war through June 30, 2026.9,6,3 Of that total, $22.3 billion was spent on munitions alone.9,6,5
The inspector general found the fighting had resulted in strategic inventory shortfalls and revealed industrial base bottlenecks for munitions resupply.9,5 Iranian missile and drone attacks on US outposts in the Middle East damaged or destroyed hundreds of buildings and dozens of American combat aircraft.8 The Congressional Budget Office separately estimated the war has cost the US $38 billion.11,10,9
The CBO projected the US would continue spending $2 billion to $3 billion per month on the war.11,9 The CBO report found the war is increasing inflation in the United States.10 The CBO estimated replenishing depleted munitions stockpiles could take up to five years.10,9
The conflict is known as Operation Epic Fury, President Donald Trump's assault on Iran.3,2 Much of the information about Operation Epic Fury had been previously reported over the past six months, but the inspector general's report offered the fullest official accounting so far.2 President Donald Trump said countries that have been 'no help' should reimburse the US when the Iran war ends.4
Representative Thomas Massie has sought the impeachment of Defense Secretary Hegseth, accusing him of abusing his office by launching the war against Iran without congressional approval.7
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The Congressional Budget Office is a nonpartisan federal agency that analyzes budget and economic issues for Congress.10,9
The Pentagon's inspector general is the Defense Department's official watchdog, responsible for auditing and investigating military operations.1
The reports come less than two months before US midterm elections where the war and the cost of living are expected to be significant issues.9
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