Iran Conflict — 2026-03-18

Iran War Supplemental Expected to Exceed $50 Billion; First Week Cost $11.3B

Pentagon comptroller Jules Hurst confirmed the Iran war supplemental will exceed $50 billion, funding both novel capabilities and replenishment of expended legacy munitions. The first week alone cost more than $11.3 billion. Hurst declined to specify a congressional submission timeline, underscoring the scale and political sensitivity of the spending package.

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