Pentagon: Iran War Cost $33.4B, Depleted Munitions Stockpiles

The Pentagon's congressionally mandated report quantifies $33.4 billion in costs from Operation Epic Fury from February 28 to June 30, 2026, including $22.3 billion for munitions, $3.7 billion in equipment losses, and $7.4 billion in other obligations. The report documents depletion of key munition stockpiles and industrial base bottlenecks for resupply, affecting future U.S. military readiness. Iranian strikes damaged or destroyed hundreds of structures at U.S. bases in eight countries, destroyed or damaged dozens of aircraft and drones, caused $184 million in damage to U.S. diplomatic facilities, and prompted relocation of over 20,000 personnel and shift of Navy supply hub operations to Diego Garcia, extending resupply cycles to 14-18 days. Seven U.S. service members were killed and 417 wounded in hostile actions. The State Department spent $79.2 million on contingencies including evacuations. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other officials have denied munitions shortfalls, while President Trump stated the U.S. is producing weapons at record levels; the inspector general's report directly addresses documented depletion.