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Trump’s Iran War Costs Over $47B, Hits GOP

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026, 04:04 UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump launched the war against Iran in February 2026.
The war has cost over $47 billion, exceeding the Defense Department’s July estimate by more than 25 percent.
The Pentagon projects $29 billion to replace munitions and $6 billion for equipment losses.
Republicans risk political fallout ahead of the November 3, 2026 election as the party holds a narrow congressional majority.

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U.S. President Donald Trump launched the war against Iran in February 2026.
The war has cost over $47 billion, exceeding the Defense Department’s July estimate by more than 25 percent.
The Pentagon projects $29 billion to replace munitions and $6 billion for equipment losses.
Republicans risk political fallout ahead of the November 3, 2026 election as the party holds a narrow congressional majority.