# Pentagon puts Iran war bill at $47B as midterm pressure mounts

https://mins.news/en/item/119901

- TRT World, 2026-10-28 22:06 UTC
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- Original: https://www.trtworld.com/article/3ef964dfd488

> The Pentagon estimates the Iran war has cost $47 billion. Costs have climbed to $47.1 billion as Trump considers renewed attacks and pressure builds ahead of the midterm elections.

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