The price of Trump’s Iran conflict keeps climbing (opens original article in a new tab)

The U.S. seeks $80 billion in funding for the Iran conflict and other costs, with total expenses unclear as the conflict continues.

• U.S. Department of Defense seeks $80 billion for Iran conflict and other non-war costs
• Iran conflict has cost $25 billion so far, with total costs unclear
• White House faces challenges in funding military and reconstruction efforts
• Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran in May 2026