Washington: The ongoing war between America and Iran has now entered its seventh month and its economic burden is continuously increasing. According to the information given by the Pentagon to the US Congress, America has so far spent about 45.1 billion dollars on the conflict. This amount is much higher than previous estimates.
How much money has America spent on war so far?
According to the Pentagon, as of September 3, war-related spending was about 43.6 billion dollars. After this, after adding 1.5 billion dollars of additional fuel expenses, the total amount reached 45.1 billion dollars. However, this figure does not capture the full economic cost of the war. This does not include the cost of repairing damaged US military bases and buildings.
How much more is the expenditure than previously estimated?
Different estimates had come out earlier also regarding America’s war expenditure. The Congressional Budget Office or CBO had estimated the expenditure till August 1 to be around 38 billion dollars, while in July the Pentagon had estimated it to be around 37.5 billion dollars. The new figure of 45.1 billion dollars is above both these estimates.
How much extra burden will this put on America every month?
According to CBO estimates, if the war continues after August 1, the US Defense Department may have to spend an additional 2 to 3 billion dollars every month. This cost could increase further if the conflict intensifies.
What did Iran say regarding the Strait of Hormuz?
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said that the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened until Iran’s seven conditions are met. Iran has presented its conditions to America through mediators to start talks. These include demands like ending the war, releasing frozen Iranian funds and lifting the US naval blockade.
What impact is the war having on the global economy?
The conflict is also affecting the energy market and international trade. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital sea route for global oil supplies. The ongoing tensions around it are putting upward pressure on oil and fuel prices and shipping costs. CBO has also warned that the war could affect US inflation in the first quarter of 2027.
Note: Figures related to the cost of war may change over time. The 45.1 billion dollars figure is based on information provided by the Pentagon to Congress in September 2026 and does not include all direct and indirect costs.
