US war with Iran enters ninth week as costs top $25bn
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Updated · The New Republic · May 5
US war with Iran enters ninth week as costs top $25bn
4 articles · Updated · The New Republic · May 5
Senator Lindsey Graham said victory meant restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz; the report says 13 US soldiers have died and some cost estimates exceed $70bn.
It says Benjamin Netanyahu's pressure after a 11 February White House meeting helped draw Donald Trump into the conflict, despite commanders reportedly dismissing parts of Israel's plan as farcical.
The war has disrupted trade, worsened an energy crisis linked to the Hormuz blockade, strained alliances and, the report says, failed to significantly damage Iran's nuclear capabilities.
With the war costing billions daily, what strategic gains justify its immense global economic and human toll?
Is the Hormuz blockade crisis triggering a permanent global pivot away from fossil fuels to clean energy?
Amidst questions of legality and a failed ceasefire, is a diplomatic solution to the conflict still possible?
Unveiling the True Cost of the Iran War: $25 Billion Official, $50 Billion Real Impact
Overview
The U.S. war in Iran has officially cost $25 billion, but this figure excludes significant hidden damages from Iranian strikes, with true costs estimated between $40 and $50 billion. The conflict has disrupted global oil supplies, causing gasoline prices to surge 40%, fueling inflation and straining American households. Military infrastructure damage has degraded U.S. readiness, forcing costly repairs and diverting funds from other priorities. Politically, public dissatisfaction over economic pain has lowered presidential approval and fractured support within the ruling party, complicating congressional funding debates. With stalled diplomacy and rising long-term burdens, the war risks prolonged stalemate, escalating costs, and deepening economic and political challenges for the U.S.