Donald Trump's Iran War: Billions Spent, A Cost He Never Anticipated | US-Iran-Israel Conflict Implications
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US-Iran War: $18.87 Trillion Cost Shocks Trump, Long Conflict Looms
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News18•04-03-2026, 09:00
US-Iran War: $18.87 Trillion Cost Shocks Trump, Long Conflict Looms
•US-Iran conflict already cost $779 million in first 24 hours, with overall military preparations costing $630 million.
•President Donald Trump, initially expecting a short war, now indicates it could last a month or longer, potentially reaching $210 billion ($18.87 lakh crore rupees).
•Deployment of two US aircraft carrier strike groups, including USS Gerald R. Ford, costs $6.5 million daily.
•Trump dismisses talks, citing damage to Iran's defenses; Iran's UN Ambassador Ali Bahreini vows continued self-defense.
•Experts warn of severe economic burden on the US, impacting global oil, defense budget, and diplomacy if the conflict escalates.
