The Costs of Trump's US–Iran War

Estimated expenditure since hostilities began · February 28, 2026 · Eastern Time

Total estimated cost to date
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Based on a Harvard study estimating the cost of the US–Iran war — figures are reviewed and updated regularly
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Adding $17,361 every second  ·  $1,041,667 every minute  ·  $62,500,000 every hour

What the same money could fund in America

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Annual health insurance
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Americans covered for a full year
(est. $8,000/person/yr)
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Childcare subsidies
0
Children covered for a full year
(est. $15,000/child/yr)
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Free school lunches
0
Children fed for an entire school year
(est. $500/child/yr)
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Public school teachers
0
Teacher salaries for a full year
(est. $62,000 avg salary)
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Affordable housing units
0
New units built
(est. $200,000/unit)
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4-year college scholarships
0
Full tuition covered
(est. $40,000/yr × 4 yrs at public university)
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Insulin for diabetics
0
Americans supplied for a year
(est. $6,000/person/yr)
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Bridge repairs
0
Structurally deficient bridges fixed
(est. $10M avg repair cost)