The White House acknowledged that it was unable to assess the cost of the war against Iran, even as the president's administration Donald Trump seeks to significantly increase military spending.
During a congressional hearing, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, Russell Vought, admitted that he did not have a precise estimate of the costs associated with the conflict. "We don't yet have a clear assessment; we are still working to determine the needs," he told lawmakers.
This uncertainty comes amid intense debate in the US Congress, where Democratic and Republican elected officials criticize the Pentagon's lack of budgetary transparency, which is regularly singled out for its lack of a full audit.
The Trump administration's proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 allocates $1.5 trillion to the military, an increase of $500 billion. At the same time, it includes a reduction of approximately 10% in non-defense spending, particularly on certain social programs.
An initial request for an additional $200 billion in funding for the war against Iran had already sparked strong opposition in Congress the previous month, illustrating the political divisions surrounding this strategy.
As the conflict, which began in late February, continues, the question of its true cost remains a central concern for lawmakers. The lack of precise figures complicates budget discussions and fuels criticism of the financial management of the war effort.
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