NYT
Independent Budget Office Estimates Iran War Has Cost $38 Billion
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The Congressional Budget Office estimated the Iran war has cost 38 billion dollars, according to its analysis released in 2026. The agency stated that the Defense Department did not provide requested information on conflict costs, which limited the scope of the analysis.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/us/politics/iran-war-cost.html