Refinitiv review of Pentagon data shows the U.S. military has spent more than $47.0 bln to date on operations against Iran, over 25% above the Pentagon’s July estimate. Most spending went to replenishing expanded ammunition (>$29.0 bln) and replacing

2026-10-28

Refinitiv review of Pentagon data shows the U.S. military has spent more than $47.0 bln to date on operations against Iran, over 25% above the Pentagon’s July estimate. Most spending went to replenishing expanded ammunition (>$29.0 bln) and replacing military equipment (>$6.0 bln). The data did not include a cost estimate for repairs to U.S. bases damaged by Iranian missile and drone strikes.