Trump's Iran war is estimated to cost in the billions already, with no end in sight

By: Jennifer Shutt

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 1,634

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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WASHINGTON — Members of Congress have not formally authorized a war in Iran, though they may soon be expected to approve emergency funding for the endeavor without any projection from the Trump administration as to how long it may last or the full cost, not just in dollars but in American troop and civilian lives.

Experts on defense spending interviewed by States Newsroom say the cost of weeks of air bombing will mount into the …

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