# Iran war has cost the US $38bn: How will it affect the economy and politics?

https://mins.news/en/item/61165

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-16 14:53 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/16/iran-war-has-cost-the-us-38bn-how-is-it-impacting-us-economy-politics?traffic_source=rss

> The Congressional Budget Office says the US war on Iran has cost $38bn so far and could add $3bn each month if it continues. High energy prices, inflation, depleted munitions and pressure on the national finances are fuelling criticism of Donald Trump’s war policy and could hurt Republicans in the midterm elections.

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