U.S. intelligence officials say Pentagon’s Iran war costs will top $100 billion, Wired reports

U.S. intelligence officials predict the Pentagon’s bill for a war with Iran will exceed $100 billion, citing internal estimates, Wired reports today. The projection underscores a potentially vast fiscal and strategic commitment that could strain the defense budget over multiple fiscal years and reshape priorities if hostilities escalate. It also raises immediate questions about emergency appropriations, logistics, and how long any campaign would last.

The Trump administration has not disclosed its own cost estimates, according to Wired. The figure, drawn from internal assessments, could set the stage for urgent budgeting talks on Capitol Hill and questions over how the campaign would be financed. Markets and lawmakers are watching for an official estimate or guidance from the Pentagon and the White House on scope, timing, and funding sources. [Developing. This article will be updated.]