Top Trump adviser: Iran war has cost $12 billion so far
US has spent $12bn on Iran war, White House economic chief says, as Pentagon signals escalation
Kevin Hassett gives latest cost since Feb. 28 joint US-Israel strikes; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says bombing of Iran is “about to surge dramatically”
Standfirst: The Trump administration faces growing questions over the war’s price tag and purpose. Markets remain on edge over possible Strait of Hormuz disruptions, while Senate Democrats warn of “mission creep.”
The United States has spent $12bn on its war against Iran since…