Iran war cost put at $47.1 billion as midterms near
The U.S. war with Iran has cost at least $47.1 billion through mid-October, per Pentagon and Central Command figures, and analysts say it could affect the midterm vote.
The U.S. war with Iran has cost at least $47.1 billion through Oct. 16, according to Pentagon figures reported by several outlets. Al Jazeera says analysts think the war could shape how people vote in the midterms, which it describes as five days away.
The New York Times reports the Pentagon gave the estimate to lawmakers. CBS News reports it comes from U.S. Central Command and that it obtained the document. The Times says bombs, missiles and other munitions made up more than 60 percent of the spending.
The Hill reports that replacing munitions is the biggest item at $29 billion. It says the total has risen by more than $3 billion since last month.
President Trump said the war will end "whenever I want it to end," according to CBS News. CNBC quotes him saying it will end "when I want it to." CBS says the war is weighing on the midterm campaign, along with high gas prices.
The Hill also reports that Trump is considering new strikes on Iran after the midterm elections.
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- The HillIran war cost increases to $47 billionTue, Oct 27, 7:32 PM EDT
- The New York TimesIran War Cost Rises to $47.1 Billion, Pentagon Told LawmakersTue, Oct 27, 9:09 PM EDT
- CNBCTrump says Iran war will end 'when I want it to' as costs reportedly balloon to $47 billionTue, Oct 27, 11:02 PM EDT
- CBS NewsIran war has cost $47 billion, U.S. military saysTue, Oct 27, 11:29 PM EDT
- CBS NewsIran war will end "whenever I want it to end," Trump says as cost tops $47 billionWed, Oct 28, 11:16 AM EDT
- Al JazeeraPentagon says Iran war has cost US taxpayers $47bn: What that meansThu, Oct 29, 7:12 AM EDT
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Earlier versions (2)
- Tue, Oct 27, 11:05 PM EDT, 3 outlets: Trump says he will decide when Iran war ends as cost reaches $47 billion
- Tue, Oct 27, 10:25 PM EDT, 2 outlets: Pentagon puts Iran war cost at $47.1 billion, mostly munitions