Pentagon Confirms $25 Billion Spent on Trump’s Escalating Iran War as Congress Stalls

The Trump administration’s costly and reckless war with Iran is now officially a $25 billion disaster, according to Pentagon acting Comptroller Jules Hurst III. Testifying before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday, Hurst disclosed that the conflict, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, has drained the U.S. treasury with no end in sight.

“Approximately, of this day, we’re spending about $25 billion on Operation Epic Fury,” Hurst told Rep. Adam Smith, the committee’s top Democrat. The bulk of these expenses stem from munitions, along with operations, maintenance, and equipment replacements. This figure more than doubles the $11.3 billion reported in just the first six days of the conflict back in March.

The timing could not be worse. Gas prices continue to soar nationwide and globally, driven by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz—a vital artery for global oil shipments—directly linked to the escalating military actions. Meanwhile, President Trump met with energy executives to discuss prolonging the blockade of Iran’s ports and mitigating consumer pain, signaling an intent to deepen economic warfare.

Despite the growing financial and geopolitical costs, Congress remains paralyzed. The war is nearing the 60-day mark, the threshold set by the 1973 War Powers Resolution that requires either congressional authorization or a presidential request for extension. Yet, the Senate has repeatedly blocked measures to end the conflict, and a House war powers resolution narrowly failed by a single vote.

Adding insult to injury, U.S. officials have revealed that Iran’s attacks have inflicted far more damage on American bases and equipment in the Middle East than publicly acknowledged, potentially running into billions in additional repair costs.

This administration’s Iran war is a textbook case of reckless military escalation used to distract from domestic scandals and consolidate power, all while leaving taxpayers on the hook for a staggering bill. Congress’s failure to act only enables this costly, unnecessary conflict to drag on. We owe it to the American people to demand accountability and an end to this disastrous war.