Image: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during the 2026 National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony at the Pentagon on Friday. (Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty Images)

John M. Donnelly of Roll Call reports: “The Iran war has cost $43.6 billion as of this month, the highest official estimate to date, the Pentagon told Congress’ defense oversight panels this week.

The cost estimate comes as polls show Americans increasingly oppose the war, partly over its impact on the economy, and the issue is looming large as the November midterm elections approach…”

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