US says military operations against Iran have cost $37.5 billion

The Pentagon has placed the cost of U.S. military operations against Iran at $37.5 billion, according to a statement signed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The figure covers spending from the start of the conflict and includes operations, logistics, munitions and personnel costs, the Defense Department said. The department said the $37.5 billion has been drawn from the war budget and that any additional funding requests will be submitted separately to Congress. Pentagon officials described the military activity against Iran as critical for regional security and said the expenditure was necessary. The statement added that further budget requests could be submitted if operations continue. No further details on the timeline of the operations or additional funding figures were immediately provided.