Iran war cost US $38bn and significantly depleted missile stockpile, report finds
A Congressional Budget Office report reveals that the conflict in Iran has cost the US $38 billion and severely depleted missile stockpiles. The House of Representatives has voted to end the war, though the resolution faces a likely presidential veto.
Why it matters
The report highlights the fiscal and military strain of ongoing foreign conflicts, which is becoming a key issue ahead of midterm elections.
The site of what Iranian media said was a US strike on a home where a wedding celebration was being held on 1 September, in Kuhestak, southern Iran. The site of what Iranian media said was a US strike on a home where a wedding celebration was being held on 1 September, in Kuhestak, southern Iran. US-Israel war on Iran US House votes for third time to end Iran war after $38bn cost is revealed Damaging budget report estimates cost will grow by $3bn per month and stockpiles of weapons could take five years to rebuild
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