Iran war cost hits $38 billion, forecast to rise $3 billion a month, CBO says — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-war-cost-hits-38-billion-forecast-to-rise-3-billion-a-month-cbo-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Iran war costs hit $38 billion with monthly spending forecast to risehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-war-cost-hits-38-billion-forecast-to-rise-3-billion-a-month-cbo-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-war-cost-hits-38-billion-forecast-to-rise-3-billion-a-month-cbo-says#u71351Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:15:32 +0000The Congressional Budget Office reports the war against Iran has cost the U.S. $38 billion, averaging $246 million per day over the first five months. Expenses are forecast to increase by $3 billion monthly. These costs primarily stem from replacing battle-lost equipment and munitions. A Pentagon watchdog review reveals Iranian missile and drone strikes have damaged hundreds of structures at U.S. bases and destroyed dozens of aircraft. The CBO warns the conflict is depleting missile stockpiles and driving up inflation for Americans.Why it mattersThis financial and material toll reflects the sc