CBO: Iran Conflict Costs $38 Billion, $3 Billion Monthly

The Congressional Budget Office estimates the U.S. military operation against Iran has cost $38 billion as of August 1, 2026, with monthly costs of $2 billion to $3 billion depending on the level of violence. President Trump continues to downplay the conflict as 'small potatoes,' but broader economic costs to households are estimated at $100 billion.

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