# Pentagon tells Congress US war with Iran has cost $45.1 billion

https://mins.news/en/item/64928

- CNN, 2026-09-18 22:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/18/politics/us-iran-war-cost?Date=20260918&Profile=CNN

> Two people with knowledge of the matter said Friday's Pentagon communication to Congress put the cost of the U.S. war with Iran at $45.1 billion.

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