September 16, 2026PoliticsMacro·Bearish·politics
Pentagon funding Iran war despite Congress not appropriating funds; CBO puts cost at $38bn; officials say at least 22 US troops killed, more than disclosed
The Pentagon is paying for Iran war operations even though Congress has not funded the war. The CBO's Sept. 15 report puts the cost at $38 billion, with about $21 billion spent on munitions. Six U.S. officials say at least 22 service members have died since Feb. 28 — more than the Pentagon has publicly disclosed.
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United States Department of DefenseUnited States CongressIran War