Early estimates suggest the escalating U.S. military conflict with Iran may have already cost American taxpayers more than $1 billion, and analysts warn the total could continue to climb dramatically if operations continue. The military operation ordered by Donald Trump has involved deploying ships, aircraft and tens of thousands of U.S. troops to the region, along with the use of some of the Pentagon’s most expensive weapons systems. Because the full scope of the operation is not public, it is difficult to calculate an exact price tag. But estimates from budget analysts and defense experts su
Early estimates suggest the escalating U.S. military conflict with Iran may have already cost American taxpayers more than $1 billion, and analysts warn the total could continue to climb dramatically if operations continue. The military operation ordered by Donald Trump has involved deploying ships, aircraft and tens of thousands of U.S. troops to the region, along with the use of some of the Pentagon’s most expensive weapons systems. Because the full scope of the operation is not public, it is difficult to calculate an exact price tag. But estimates from budget analysts and defense experts su