Iranian strikes cost US billions
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U.S. forces suffered heavy equipment and base damage from Iranian attacks in the Middle East, and Pentagon auditors and budget estimates put costs in the tens of billions of dollars.
by Ian Bremmer
iran war in numbers (approx.):
$38 billion spent… >60% of interceptors used… diesel at $6.27 per gallon.
masterful gambit, sir.
$38 billion spent… >60% of interceptors used… diesel at $6.27 per gallon.
masterful gambit, sir.
September 16, 2026 at 4:57 PM
iran war in numbers (approx.):
$38 billion spent… >60% of interceptors used… diesel at $6.27 per gallon.
masterful gambit, sir.
$38 billion spent… >60% of interceptors used… diesel at $6.27 per gallon.
masterful gambit, sir.
Reposted by David Darmofal
Americans have collectively spent $107,000,000,000 more on gas and diesel during Trump's Iran war.
September 16, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Americans have collectively spent $107,000,000,000 more on gas and diesel during Trump's Iran war.
It is hard to articulate how insanely stupid & destructive the war against Iran has been, but as one clear data point, there is no reason to assume the price of gas would have been anything other than flat had Trump not chosen to start his absurd war.
September 16, 2026 at 2:09 PM
It is hard to articulate how insanely stupid & destructive the war against Iran has been, but as one clear data point, there is no reason to assume the price of gas would have been anything other than flat had Trump not chosen to start his absurd war.
Reposted by Henry Jones
New CBO analysis shows as of August 1, Iran war has:
•Cost taxpayers $38 BILLION or ~$250,000,000 PER DAY
•Raised inflation & raised global energy prices
•Will raise interest rates on treasuries
Where are the MAGA “fiscal conservatives” on Iran?🤔 Oh right, Trump’s fascism & hypocrisy is the point.
•Cost taxpayers $38 BILLION or ~$250,000,000 PER DAY
•Raised inflation & raised global energy prices
•Will raise interest rates on treasuries
Where are the MAGA “fiscal conservatives” on Iran?🤔 Oh right, Trump’s fascism & hypocrisy is the point.
September 16, 2026 at 1:38 PM
New CBO analysis shows as of August 1, Iran war has:
•Cost taxpayers $38 BILLION or ~$250,000,000 PER DAY
•Raised inflation & raised global energy prices
•Will raise interest rates on treasuries
Where are the MAGA “fiscal conservatives” on Iran?🤔 Oh right, Trump’s fascism & hypocrisy is the point.
•Cost taxpayers $38 BILLION or ~$250,000,000 PER DAY
•Raised inflation & raised global energy prices
•Will raise interest rates on treasuries
Where are the MAGA “fiscal conservatives” on Iran?🤔 Oh right, Trump’s fascism & hypocrisy is the point.
Reposted by Henry Jones
The Iran War has now cost the average U.S. household around $1,760, according to an analysis from Moody’s.
September 16, 2026 at 1:26 PM
The Iran War has now cost the average U.S. household around $1,760, according to an analysis from Moody’s.
Pentagon Inspector General Details U.S. Losses and Challenges in Iran War www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/u...
Pentagon Inspector General Details U.S. Losses and Challenges in Iran War
Helicopters for evacuating casualties were pulled from four countries, and hundreds of military facilities were destroyed, according to a new report.
www.nytimes.com
September 16, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Pentagon Inspector General Details U.S. Losses and Challenges in Iran War www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/u...
however much you think the iran war is sapping u.s. military readiness, it's probably more than that.
a free link for you, the people www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...
a free link for you, the people www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...
The Iran Blockade’s Growing Price Tag Is Draining America’s Global Military Power
The cost of naval operations since the buildup began in January has topped $7.1 billion — not including all the US assets being used to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
www.bloomberg.com
September 16, 2026 at 6:01 AM
however much you think the iran war is sapping u.s. military readiness, it's probably more than that.
a free link for you, the people www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...
a free link for you, the people www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...
The U.S. Is Burning Through Its Supply of Interceptors to Counter Iran’s Attacks: The U.S. had to expend 70 or more Patriots and Thaads to blunt a recent attack on Jordan, as Iran has adapted its attacks to force the U.S. to burn precious munitions. www.wsj.com/world/middle...
The U.S. Is Burning Through Its Supply of Interceptors to Counter Iran’s Attacks
The U.S. had to expend 70 or more Patriots and Thaads to blunt an attack on Jordan.
www.wsj.com
September 16, 2026 at 2:47 AM
The U.S. Is Burning Through Its Supply of Interceptors to Counter Iran’s Attacks: The U.S. had to expend 70 or more Patriots and Thaads to blunt a recent attack on Jordan, as Iran has adapted its attacks to force the U.S. to burn precious munitions. www.wsj.com/world/middle...
We quite literally cannot afford 2 more years of this administration
CBO analysis: The Iran war has cost the U.S. $38 billion as of August 1.
That’s >$246 million per day, on average.
CBO says the war has raised inflation and global energy prices, citing reduced traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, and says it’ll raise interest rates on treasuries.
That’s >$246 million per day, on average.
CBO says the war has raised inflation and global energy prices, citing reduced traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, and says it’ll raise interest rates on treasuries.
September 16, 2026 at 2:06 AM
We quite literally cannot afford 2 more years of this administration
Reposted by David Darmofal
While the majority of Americans, including many young Republicans, demand an end to aid to Israel, the Trump Administration is sending the Israeli military $2.8 billion of taxpayer funded bombs.
This is why so many Americans believe our political and economic system is broken.
This is why so many Americans believe our political and economic system is broken.
September 16, 2026 at 1:40 AM
While the majority of Americans, including many young Republicans, demand an end to aid to Israel, the Trump Administration is sending the Israeli military $2.8 billion of taxpayer funded bombs.
This is why so many Americans believe our political and economic system is broken.
This is why so many Americans believe our political and economic system is broken.
Reposted by Henry Jones
Don’t believe the lies. Trump is *not* selling $2.8 billion of bombs for Israel’s genocide.
It’s worse.
Trump is *giving away* $2.8 billion of bombs for Israel’s genocide. American taxpayers are paying for those bombs.
It’s worse.
Trump is *giving away* $2.8 billion of bombs for Israel’s genocide. American taxpayers are paying for those bombs.
September 16, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Don’t believe the lies. Trump is *not* selling $2.8 billion of bombs for Israel’s genocide.
It’s worse.
Trump is *giving away* $2.8 billion of bombs for Israel’s genocide. American taxpayers are paying for those bombs.
It’s worse.
Trump is *giving away* $2.8 billion of bombs for Israel’s genocide. American taxpayers are paying for those bombs.
by Amy McGovern
Ahh the science we could do 😭
Going forward, the US National Science Foundation research budget for all atmospheric, ocean, and Earth sciences is $110 million per year.
Trump's illegal war with Iran cost the Department of Defense (i.e., the American taxpayers) $38 billion in the first 5 months, or $220 million per day.
Trump's illegal war with Iran cost the Department of Defense (i.e., the American taxpayers) $38 billion in the first 5 months, or $220 million per day.
Estimating the Cost of Combat Operations Against Iran
CBO assesses the Department of Defense's costs for the current armed conflict against Iran, as well as the conflict's economic and budgetary effects.
www.cbo.gov
September 16, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Ahh the science we could do 😭
Iran seems to have really smart, highly trained, military engineers, who can make the most of diminished capacity. The US has Hegseth’s weird obsession with creating a military containing only people who look like him.
CBS News Exclusive: New photos reveal widespread damage at multiple U.S. positions across the Middle East caused by Iranian attacks.
New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian missile, drone attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
cbsn.ws
September 16, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Iran seems to have really smart, highly trained, military engineers, who can make the most of diminished capacity. The US has Hegseth’s weird obsession with creating a military containing only people who look like him.
Reposted by Manisha Sinha, Stephen A. Meserve, James Goodwin
CBO analysis: The Iran war has cost the U.S. $38 billion as of August 1.
That’s >$246 million per day, on average.
CBO says the war has raised inflation and global energy prices, citing reduced traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, and says it’ll raise interest rates on treasuries.
That’s >$246 million per day, on average.
CBO says the war has raised inflation and global energy prices, citing reduced traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, and says it’ll raise interest rates on treasuries.
September 16, 2026 at 12:29 AM
CBO analysis: The Iran war has cost the U.S. $38 billion as of August 1.
That’s >$246 million per day, on average.
CBO says the war has raised inflation and global energy prices, citing reduced traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, and says it’ll raise interest rates on treasuries.
That’s >$246 million per day, on average.
CBO says the war has raised inflation and global energy prices, citing reduced traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, and says it’ll raise interest rates on treasuries.
Reposted by Dan Immergluck
This is a major escalation of the war. As yet unreported in most US corporate media. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis have attacked four cities in Saudi Arabia, wounding more than 70 people and setting oil installations ablaze in what appeared to be a significant expansion of the Middle East war.
Houthis strike Saudi Arabian cities in significant expansion of Middle East war
Riyadh says it will retaliate after overnight attacks by Iran-backed Yemen group on oil facilities wound more than 70
www.theguardian.com
September 15, 2026 at 11:14 PM
This is a major escalation of the war. As yet unreported in most US corporate media. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis have attacked four cities in Saudi Arabia, wounding more than 70 people and setting oil installations ablaze in what appeared to be a significant expansion of the Middle East war.
Independent Budget Office Estimates Iran War Has Cost $38 Billion www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/u...
Independent Budget Office Estimates Iran War Has Cost $38 Billion
The Congressional Budget Office said its analysis had been limited by the fact that the Defense Department did not respond to requests for information on the costs of the conflict.
www.nytimes.com
September 15, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Independent Budget Office Estimates Iran War Has Cost $38 Billion www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/u...
The IRAN WAR is undercutting what was once a political advantage for Republicans
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
GOP shifts message on costs as Iran war drags on: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the Supreme Court rejects Trump and Republicans’ election plans.
www.nbcnews.com
September 15, 2026 at 10:46 PM
The IRAN WAR is undercutting what was once a political advantage for Republicans
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Reposted by Michael D. McDonald
NEWS: The Trump administration is preparing a $2.8 billion sale of 40,000 2,000-pound bombs and 20,000 penetrator warheads to Israel, with the weapons to be purchased using U.S. taxpayer dollars through the Foreign Military Financing program
September 15, 2026 at 10:36 PM
NEWS: The Trump administration is preparing a $2.8 billion sale of 40,000 2,000-pound bombs and 20,000 penetrator warheads to Israel, with the weapons to be purchased using U.S. taxpayer dollars through the Foreign Military Financing program