https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pentagon-inspector-general-details-u-s-losses-and-challenges-in-iran-warContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pentagon-inspector-general-details-u-s-losses-and-challenges-in-iran-warhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pentagon-inspector-general-details-u-s-losses-and-challenges-in-iran-war#u72613Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:55:21 +0000A Pentagon inspector general report and Congressional Budget Office findings reveal that the ongoing war with Iran has destroyed dozens of aircraft and hundreds of military buildings while pushing total costs to at least $38 billion. The conflict is averaging $246 million per day over its first five months and is projected to require an additional $2 billion to $3 billion per month. Watchdogs confirm the operations have driven munitions shortfalls and threaten to increase domestic inflation well into 2027.Why it mattersThe mounting financial and material toll highlights the heavy operational s