The United States has spent an estimated $25 billion on its ongoing war with Iran, according to a senior Pentagon official, highlighting the rapidly escalating financial burden of the conflict as it approaches the 60-day threshold requiring congressional review.
Acting Pentagon Comptroller Jules Hurst III disclosed the figure during testimony before the House Armed Services Committee, stating that the bulk of the spending has gone toward munitions, alongside operational costs, maintenance, and equipment replacement under what officials называют Operation Epic Fury.
The latest estimate marks a sharp increase from earlier figures. Pentagon officials had previously told lawmakers that the war cost $11.3 billion within just the first six days, underscoring the intensity and scale of the military campaign.
Lawmakers are now pressing the Defense Department for greater transparency and clarity on future funding needs. Representative Adam Smith, the committee’s top Democrat, questioned whether the administration would seek additional congressional funding to sustain the war effort.
Hurst confirmed that the Pentagon is preparing a supplemental funding request, which will be submitted through the White House once a full assessment of the conflict’s total cost is completed.
The rising cost of the war is unfolding alongside broader economic pressures, including surging global energy prices driven by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route disrupted by the conflict.
President Donald Trump has signaled a hardening stance, warning Iran amid stalled negotiations, while administration officials continue to weigh further military and economic measures, including maintaining pressure on Iranian ports.
Meanwhile, reports suggest that Iranian strikes have inflicted more damage on U.S. military infrastructure in the Middle East than previously disclosed, potentially adding billions more in repair costs.
The timing of the cost revelations is significant. Under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, the president can engage in military action without congressional approval for up to 60 days. As that deadline approaches, Congress may be forced to decide whether to authorize continued military operations or demand an end to the conflict.
Efforts to curb the war have so far fallen short, with the Senate rejecting multiple measures aimed at limiting the president’s authority and a similar resolution narrowly failing in the House.
As the financial and geopolitical stakes continue to rise, the Iran conflict is shaping up to be a defining test of U.S. military strategy, economic resilience, and congressional oversight.
