Trump may insist war in Iran is ‘small potatoes’—but it’s costing $3 billion a month, with $38 billion already spent, reports budget watchdog
- Posted on September 16, 2026
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Trump may insist war in Iran is ‘small potatoes’—but it’s costing $3 billion a month, with $38 billion already spent, reports budget watchdog
These funds reflect the cost of replacing expended munitions and equipment lost in battle, the CBO wrote, as well as increased flying hours, increased fuel costs, and "other operations."
