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How much could the Iran war cost the US? Here’s what we know

How much could the Iran war cost the US? Here’s what we know

Al Jazeera
Tuesday, March 03, 2026 02:03:21 AM UTC

Predicting the total cost of the campaign is difficult, and experts warn the greater challenge may be inventory.

The long-running confrontation between the US and Iran entered a new phase on Saturday when joint US-Israeli air strikes targeted Iran, marking a moment of open military hostilities.

As US President Donald Trump signals that operations could last four to five weeks, we look at whether Washington can sustain a new war in the Middle East, and what it might ultimately cost.

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