A 2025 Costs of War project report estimated U.S. spending on security aid and operations in the broader Middle East between 2023-10-07 and 2025-10-07 at between $9.65 billion and $12 billion, including an estimated $2.0 billion to $2.25 billion for attacks in Iran and associated costs in June 2025.
October 07, 2025
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Range estimate of U.S. military and security-related expenditures in the broader Middle East over the two-year period after Oct. 7, 2023, with a sub-estimate for Iran-related actions.