Trump said the war with Iran is "practically over," but it continues to cost the United States between $2 billion and $3 billion a month. Total spending is already approaching $50 billion, according to The Hill.
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According to estimates by the U.S. Congressional Budget Office and experts, as of October 16, the military campaign has cost American taxpayers approximately $50 billion.
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Of this amount, $38 billion was spent from the start of the war on February 28 through early August.
More than $9 billion was added over the following two and a half years, when the intensity of the fighting had already decreased significantly.
The main component of current spending is the U.S. naval blockade of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, which has now lasted more than 100 days.
The United States maintains a significant naval force in the region around the clock, providing protection for ships, intercepting vessels, and conducting patrols.
In early November, there were two U.S. aircraft carriers, 11 destroyers, and a cruiser in the Arabian Sea. In addition, two destroyers were operating in the Red Sea and three in the Mediterranean.
Separately, the Pentagon could need more than $65 billion to repair and replace military facilities damaged or destroyed by Iranian attacks. These expenses are not included in the office’s estimate.
The Trump administration has already requested up to $70 billion in emergency military funding to cover the costs of the war, the acquisition of new weapons, and support for the armed forces.
American citizens are also continuing to pay for the war. Due to restrictions on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, fuel and other product prices remain high.
This winter, the average heating expenses of American households could increase by 7.1%, to $1,002.
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According to estimates by the U.S. Congressional Budget Office and experts, as of October 16, the military campaign has cost American taxpayers approximately $50 billion.
😂
Of this amount, $38 billion was spent from the start of the war on February 28 through early August.
More than $9 billion was added over the following two and a half years, when the intensity of the fighting had already decreased significantly.
The main component of current spending is the U.S. naval blockade of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, which has now lasted more than 100 days.
The United States maintains a significant naval force in the region around the clock, providing protection for ships, intercepting vessels, and conducting patrols.
In early November, there were two U.S. aircraft carriers, 11 destroyers, and a cruiser in the Arabian Sea. In addition, two destroyers were operating in the Red Sea and three in the Mediterranean.
Separately, the Pentagon could need more than $65 billion to repair and replace military facilities damaged or destroyed by Iranian attacks. These expenses are not included in the office’s estimate.
The Trump administration has already requested up to $70 billion in emergency military funding to cover the costs of the war, the acquisition of new weapons, and support for the armed forces.
American citizens are also continuing to pay for the war. Due to restrictions on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, fuel and other product prices remain high.
This winter, the average heating expenses of American households could increase by 7.1%, to $1,002.
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