US Spent $25 Billion on Iran War: Pentagon Official

Darwin, 30 April: The United States has spent approximately $25 billion on the ongoing conflict with Iran, a Pentagon official revealed on Wednesday.

Jules Hurst, a senior official at the U.S. Department of Defense, disclosed the figure while briefing the Armed Services Committee in Congress. He noted that the majority of the expenditure has gone toward weapons and military operations.

On April 28, U.S. forces, alongside Israel, carried out joint strikes inside Iran, triggering a conflict that continued for 40 consecutive days. Although a ceasefire has since been reached between Iranian and U.S. forces, it remains fragile.

At the outset of the war, U.S. President Donald Trump had vowed to dismantle Iran’s nuclear capabilities and eliminate its missile program. He also aimed to significantly weaken Iran’s revolutionary government, hoping it would lead to mass public unrest and eventual regime change.

However, despite sustained military operations, none of these objectives have been fully achieved.

The Trump administration is now placing greater emphasis on diplomatic efforts. Last week, Iran proposed a plan to permanently end the conflict, suggesting that hostilities should cease before any negotiations over its nuclear program begin. The proposal was rejected by Washington.

Analysts believe Tehran may soon present a revised proposal in an effort to restart negotiations and de-escalate tensions.