What the Iran war cost the Pentagon, the economy — and Trump

The US war with Iran has cost the Department of Defense approximately $40 billion, with the Pentagon requesting $80 billion in supplemental funding. President Trump claimed economic and security benefits from the conflict, but analysis highlights significant military expenditures, including over 1,000 Tomahawk missiles at $2.5 million each, and over 7,500 civilian deaths. The conflict's total cost is estimated to exceed $40 billion when including operational and repair expenses.