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Military Costs in Iran Surge | Jersey City News
U.S. military operations in Iran have already cost over $40 billion, with monthly expenses still running between $2 and $3 billion—draining missile defenses and fueling inflation by half a percentage point by early 2027. The Congressional Budget Office’s report, hampered by Pentagon non-cooperation and excluding human and equipment costs, reveals mounting financial strain. A separate inspector general’s tally sits at $33.4 billion, but ignores recent spending and infrastructure damage. Defense officials are demanding $87.6 billion in emergency funds to keep operations afloat, but lawmakers remain gridlocked ahead of the midterms. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/09/15/repub/iran-war-cost/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e0f309b2a1e83b92 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

