WASHINGTON, May 12 (Bernama-Anadolu) — A Pentagon official said Tuesday that the war with Iran has cost the US nearly US$29 billion since it started on Feb 28, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
“We think it’s closer to US$29 billion that’s because of updated repair and replacement of equipment costs and also just general operational costs keep people in theater,” Jules Jay Hurst, defence undersecretary comptroller and chief financial official, said during testimony before a House Appropriations subcommittee.
Last month, Hurst said the US spent approximately US$25 billion on the war against Iran.
— BERNAMA-ANADOLU