The Pentagon stated that the cost of the war in Iraq has reached $25 billion
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U.S. spending on the war in Iraq is estimated at $25 billion. The funds were spent on ammunition and equipment, and the Pentagon is preparing a new request to Congress.
The war in Iran has cost approximately $25 billion, a Pentagon official stated during a Congressional hearing, UNN reports citing AP.
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A senior U.S. Department of Defense official stated that the costs of the war with Iran are currently estimated at $25 billion.
Acting Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) Jule Hurst III stated that the majority of the costs were for munitions, but the military also spent funds on conducting operations and replacing equipment.
"We will prepare a supplemental request through the White House, which will be submitted to Congress once we have a full assessment of the cost of the conflict," Hurst added.