16.03.2026 00:41
The financial toll of the attacks by the US and Israel on Iran is increasing. Kevin Hassett, Chairman of the US National Economic Council, stated that the Trump administration's attacks on Iran have so far cost $12 billion. In response to the question of whether the Trump administration would need to request more money from Congress, Hassett said, "We currently have the money we need."
Kevin Hassett, Chairman of the U.S. National Economic Council, stated that the attacks by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump on Iran have cost the U.S. at least $12 billion so far.
COST OF THE ATTACKS AT LEAST $12 BILLION
The U.S. attacks on Iran have been ongoing since February 28. Kevin Hassett, Chairman of the U.S. National Economic Council, noted that the attacks by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump on Iran have cost the U.S. at least $12 billion so far, saying, "The latest figure I was given was 12."
"WE HAVE THE MONEY WE NEED RIGHT NOW"
When asked whether the Trump administration would need to request more money from Congress, Hassett said, "We have the money we need right now. I think the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will assess whether we need to go to Congress for more."
According to estimates presented to Congress by the U.S. Department of Defense, the cost was expected to be $11.3 billion in the first week of the war. Hassett did not specify which time period the $12 billion expenditure covered.