Jay Hurst, responsible for Pentagon finances, announced on Tuesday during a meeting of the House of Representatives Committee on the Allocation of Funds that the current costs of the operation amount to $29 billion
— [Dwa tygodnie temu]at the time of testimony before the House Armed Services Committee, the amount was $25 billion, but we now believe the amount is closer to $29 billion. This is the result updated equipment repair and replacement costs, as well as general operating costs related to keeping people in a war zone, Hurst said.
A no-destruction bill in the Middle East
During a later hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hurst clarified that the given amount does not yet include all losses. The bill does not include expenses related to damage to US bases in the Middle East.
CNN previously noted that the original $25 billion figure that Hurst presented to congressmen in April was an underestimate. According to TV news, a more complete settlement, including repairs and replacement of damaged equipment, may be possible from USD 40 to USD 50 billion.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, when asked about the possibility of presenting congressmen with a more detailed accounting of expenses, assured that the Ministry of Defense will provide appropriate data when necessary and required by the procedure.
Trump puts Iran's nuclear weapons ahead of finances
President Donald Trump commented on new data on US spending on the war with Iran in a conversation with journalists.
— I don't think about the financial situation of Americans Trump said. — I don't think about anyone. I only think about one thing: we cannot allow Iran to have nuclear weapons and that's it.
When asked again about the financial consequences of the conflict for citizens, the president repeated that Stopping Iran's nuclear program remains an absolute priority. He also talked about the situation on the stock exchange, which he described as “record-breaking”.
— The most important thing is whether our stock market, which, by the way, is at a record high, but also whether the stock market will go up or down, and the fact that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons – he added.
Trump also repeated his earlier claim that the price of oil would plummet once the conflict ended.
