# Iran war cost reaches $38 billion, set to rise $3 billion monthly, CBO says

https://mins.news/en/item/59744

- Reuters, 2026-09-15 18:10 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-war-cost-hits-38-billion-forecast-rise-3-billion-month-cbo-says-2026-09-15/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aa98a04a4391a000126671a

> The six-month U.S. war against Iran has cost $38 billion so far, with spending projected to increase by $3 billion each month, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The Trump administration is seeking to end the conflict and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz.

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