The cost of the US war in Iran has reached $47.1 billion as of October 16, according to figures provided to Congress. The US War Department gave the figure to members of Congress last week. This does not yet include all damages and losses, fuel costs, restoration of damaged facilities or other expenses outside of official estimates. Washington has also submitted an emergency budget request of up to $70 billion.

The cost of the US war in Iran has reached $47.1 billion as of October 16, according to figures provided to Congress. The US War Department gave the figure to members of Congress last week. This does not yet include all damages and losses, fuel costs, restoration of damaged facilities or other expenses outside of official estimates. Washington has also submitted an emergency budget request of up to $70 billion.