CNN: the cost of the US military operation against Iran exceeded $45 billion

The military operation against Iran as of September 3 cost the United States $45.1 billion. The Pentagon provided this figure to the US Congress, CNN reports, citing sources.

According to the interlocutors of the channel, US military spending amounted to $43.6 billion. Another $1.5 billion was spent on additional fuel. One of the sources added that the Pentagon document does not include an estimate of the cost of repairing damaged bases and buildings, as well as indirect costs.

The United States launched a military operation against Iran on February 28, 2026. In April, the parties reached a truce agreement. On July 8, the United States resumed strikes on Iran.