The US has spent approximately $25 billion on military operations against Iran to date, Acting Pentagon Comptroller Jules Hurst stated.
Speaking at a hearing before the House Armed Services Committee, the defense official confirmed for the first time ever that Washington had spent nearly $25 billion on Operation Epic Fury. According to him, most of that money was spent on munitions.
"We will formulate a supplemental through the White House that will come to Congress once we have a full assessment of the cost of the conflict," Hurst added, explaining that these are preliminary estimates.
On February 28, the US and Israel launched a large-scale operation against Iran. On April 7, US President Donald Trump announced a two-week mutual ceasefire with Tehran. According to the Iranian side, a total of 3,375 Iranians died as a result of US and Israeli attacks over the 40 days of war.
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