CENTCOM estimates Iran operations cost $43.6B; US death toll may exceed official count

CENTCOM has reported to Congress that US military operations against Iran have cost $43.6 billion, a figure that underscores the scale of ongoing engagement. Separately, the Washington Post reports the US military death toll may be higher than officially acknowledged, raising questions about transparency and operational impact. The cost figure is a new official estimate, while the death toll discrepancy remains unconfirmed.