For the first time since the start of the war with Iran, the United States War Department has officially revealed the cost of its military campaign against the Islamic Republic.
A senior Pentagon official revealed that the war against Iran has cost $25 billion so far, with the naval blockade ongoing and negotiations stalled.
Speaking to the House Armed Services Committee, Acting Undersecretary of War and Chief Financial Officer of the U.S. War Department Jules Hurst said the money was primarily for munitions.
However, he did not provide details on the cost of rebuilding and repairing basic infrastructure in the Middle East. Rep. Adam Smith praised Hurst for speaking clearly, saying, “I’m glad you answered the question. Because we’ve been asking for this for a very long time and no one has given us the number.”
Analysts warn that the costly war could have negative consequences for President Trump’s Republican Party in the November midterm elections.
Gasoline prices in the country have already soared, with the global fuel supply chain disrupted due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The news comes as negotiations are at a standstill between the two warring countries.
Earlier, President Trump posted a photo of himself showing destruction (apparently caused by bombing) in the background.
Some observers interpreted it as a sign of potential escalation.
