# Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon hammers Trump days before midterms as it reveals staggering cost of Iran war

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/pete-hegseths-pentagon-hammers-trump-days-before-midterms-as-it-reveals-staggering-cost-of-iran-war/
- Published: 2026-10-28T14:59:55+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-28T15:16:19+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16246071/Pete-Hegseths-Pentagon-hammers-Trump-days-midterms-reveals-staggering-cost-Iran-war.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Elections, Middle East, Politics, World

## Key points

- Pentagon war costs have topped $47 billion.
- Munitions replacement is projected to exceed $29 billion.
- Officials have reportedly prepared plans for possible renewed strikes.

## Summary

The Pentagon has spent more than $47 billion on the war in Iran, according to figures obtained by Reuters, giving a higher estimate than Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth provided to lawmakers over the summer. The undisclosed figure comes shortly before US midterm elections, as rising energy prices and opposition to the war weigh on Republican candidates and President Donald Trump’s approval ratings.

Most of the estimate covers the cost of military operations. Replacing used munitions is projected to cost more than $29 billion, while replacing lost equipment, including aircraft and drones, could exceed $6 billion; the figures do not clearly include repairs to US bases damaged by Iranian attacks. Trump began the war with Israel in February and had said it would be brief, but officials have reportedly prepared for renewed heavy fighting after the election.

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