https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pentagon-reveals-33-4-billion-iran-war-bill-and-strategic-weapons-shortfallsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pentagon-reveals-33-4-billion-iran-war-bill-and-strategic-weapons-shortfallshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pentagon-reveals-33-4-billion-iran-war-bill-and-strategic-weapons-shortfalls#u69952Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:06:15 +0000The United States government has tallied a $33.4 billion cost for the war with Iran through June 29 under Operation Epic Fury, according to a new Pentagon watchdog review. The conflict created strategic munitions shortfalls and exposed severe production bottlenecks involving rocket motors, explosives, propellants, and skilled manufacturing labor. Additionally, Iranian strikes damaged or destroyed hundreds of buildings and aircraft at American bases, alongside $184 million in damage to diplomatic facilities across four Gulf countries. The Department of War estimate currently excludes fuel costs