US-Iran war leaves Pentagon facing $38 billion bill as American economy come under pressure

The US-Iran war has already cost the Pentagon approximately $38 billion through August 1, according to a new Congressional Budget Office estimate.

In his latest episode of On My Radar, Kamran Khan examines the growing financial burden on Washington, with the CBO estimating the conflict could add another $2 billion to $3 billion in US costs each month, depending on the intensity of fighting.

The financial burden goes beyond direct military spending. The conflict has depleted US munitions stocks, damaged military assets and bases in the Middle East, and increased pressure on the Pentagon to replenish weapons used during the war.

The CBO estimates that rebuilding depleted US weapons inventories could take five years or longer, creating a long-term challenge for American military readiness.

Kamran Khan said the damage to American military infrastructure and the consumption of missiles and interceptors are adding significantly to the eventual cost of the conflict.

Repairing damaged bases, replacing military equipment and rebuilding weapons inventories could continue costing Washington billions even after active fighting ends.

The consequences are also being felt beyond the battlefield. The conflict has contributed to higher energy prices and inflation, raising concerns about its impact on ordinary Americans. Higher oil and transportation costs can feed into