# ‘Iran war costs US $45.1 billion’, surpassing Pentagon’s $38 billion estimate: Report | Today News

> According to sources cited by CNN, the Pentagon informed lawmakers that the war had incurred expenses totalling $43.6 billion as of September 3, with an additional $1.5 billion allocated for supplementary fuel requirements, noting that this omits installation repairs and broader operational expenses.

- Published: 2026-09-20T04:00:03.082Z
- Updated: 2026-09-20T04:00:03.082Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance
- Involves: Congressional Budget Office, Pentagon

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