CBO Estimates Iran War Cost at $38bn (Sep 2026)
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The CBO estimates the Iran war has cost about $38 billion.
Who they are
The CBO and the Iran war[1].
What they do
The CBO estimated the war's cost through August 1.
How it works
The estimate of approximately $38 billion was published September 15, 2026.
Why it matters
It is filed as a news event under Operation Epic Fury (Feb 28 – Apr 8 2026).
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2026-09-15 (pub.): The CBO estimates the Iran war has cost approximately $38 billion through August 1. (1 source) [Live pass Oct 6 2026]
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