Pentagon Estimates U.S. Costs for Iran War Exceed $47 Billion, Impacting Upcoming Elections

The U.S. military has reportedly spent over $47 billion on the war in Iran, a figure more than 25% higher than the Defense Department's July estimate, according to Pentagon data obtained by Reuters. This disclosure about the escalating costs comes as Republicans face political fallout from the unpopular conflict ahead of the November 3 election, which will determine control of Congress. The war's impact on global energy costs has also affected support for Republican candidates and President Donald Trump's approval ratings.