Given this, we request the following information to inform the Senate’s decision-making by September 30, 2026. Cost of the Iran War: Please provide a detailed breakdown for the cost of military operations against Iran to date, inclusive of all direct and indirect costs attributable to the conflict. This should include damage to military installations, aircraft, and equipment; cost to refurbish deployed ships and aircraft; and expected benefits for veterans. $67 Billion Iran War Supplemental: Please provide a breakdown of the Administration’s supplemental request, including a detailed accounting for each major funding category and estimated expenses for the war in Iran. This breakdown should identify which portions of the request are intended to reimburse costs already incurred, which are intended to fund anticipated future operations, and which are unrelated to military operations against Iran. Please also note potential future funding requirements not included in the request, such as repairing military installations. One Big Beautiful Bill Act Funding: Please provide a detailed accounting of how the $34 billion remaining from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will be spent, on what timeline, and whether any of these funds will support operations related to the Iran war.
Demand that the Department of Defense provide Congress a detailed accounting of the Iran War's costs, the $67 billion supplemental request, and remaining One Big Beautiful Bill Act funding by September 30, 2026.
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Evidence
unverified · Source version 62103 · locator unknown
“Given this, we request the following information to inform the Senate’s decision-making by September 30, 2026.”
unverified · Source version 86645 · locator unknown
“To estimate DoD's costs, CBO relied on government databases and public reports because DoD did not respond to CBO's requests for information.”
unverified · Source version 74086 · locator unknown
“A full accounting of the $67 billion supplemental request, specifying what covers past costs versus future operations.”
unverified · Source version 74088 · locator unknown
“The OUSW(C) estimate did not include costs for infrastructure repairs.”
unverified · Source version 86645 · locator unknown
“DoD did not respond to CBO's requests for information.”
unverified · Source version 74091 · locator unknown
“This request would provide $67.1 billion for the Department of War”
unverified · Source version 74093 · locator unknown
“roughly $75 billion in unspent funding provided in Republicans’ “Big Beautiful Bill.””
unverified · Source version 86644 · locator unknown
“Given this, we request the following information to inform the Senate’s decision-making by September 30, 2026.”
unverified · Source version 86644 · locator unknown
“One Big Beautiful Bill Act Funding: Please provide a detailed accounting of how the $34 billion remaining from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will be spent, on what timeline, and whether any of these funds will support operations related to the Iran war.”
unverified · Source version 74091 · locator unknown
“This request would provide $67.1 billion for the Department of War including: $1.7 billion for Readiness; $17.3 billion for Operational Costs; $0.8 billion for National Guard Support; $1.5 billion for fuel costs; $1.2 billion for Administration priorities; $21 billion for Munitions; $5.1 billion for Cybersecurity and Autonomy; $2.4 billion for Drones; $4 billion for Airborne Moving Target Indication and Space Data Network Backbone; and $12.1 billion for other classified programs.”
unverified · Source version 86647 · locator unknown
“The September 30 deadline has now passed without the requested breakdown being made publicly available.”
unverified · Source version 86649 · locator unknown
“The document puts the Pentagon's combined cost at $43.6 billion as of Sept. 3, offering a service-level breakdown of the expenses associated with the Iran conflict that began Feb. 28.”
verified · Source version 95362 · locator 2309
The letter follows a classified briefing in which Cooper provided senators with an estimate of the damage costs behind closed doors.
Assessments
Verified original commitment 20089 documents King's joint written request covering all three disclosures, fulfilling the specific promise to demand the information during his current Senate term. September 30 was the requested deadline for DoD's response. Delivery applies to making the request; the verified evidence does not establish receipt of the complete accounting.