More than US$6 billion would be needed to replace military equipment and 'platform losses', including aircraft and drones lost during the war. (US Centcom pic)WASHINGTON: The US military has spent over US$47 billion so far to prosecute the war in Iran, more than 25% higher than the defense fepartment's estimate in July, according to Pentagon data obtained by Reuters.
The Pentagon did not immediately respond to a request for comment on its estimate, which has not been shared publicly.
The disclosure about the rising cost of the Iran war comes as Republicans wrestle with the political fallout of the unpopular conflict ahead of the Nov 3 election that will determine control of Congress for the next two years.
