# Pentagon's Iran War Bill Predicted to Exceed $100 Billion

U.S. intelligence officials have forecast that a war with Iran would cost the Pentagon over $100 billion. The estimate underscores the immense financial burden of potential military action, which could shape policy debates and public sentiment.

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### Technology
- [Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/pentagons-bill-for-iran-war-exceed-100-billion/) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0000