The United States' war with Iran is costing billions of dollars, according to recent statements from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other government officials. [1] Newsday reported that Hegseth stated the U.S. has spent $37.5 billion on the conflict as he defended funding requests at a heated hearing. [2] USA Today echoed this figure, stating that America has spent $37.5 billion on the war to date. [3] The Orlando Sentinel also cited Hegseth's estimate, noting that the defense secretary faced criticism and protests over the U.S. military operations in Iran. [4] CNN provided a similar account, reporting that the cost of the US war with Iran has reached $37.5 billion so far. [5] US News & World Report also reported on this figure, stating it is what the Pentagon claims. [6] The Washington Post and CNN's edition.cnn.com both confirmed Hegseth’s estimate during a hearing where he defended funding requests for military operations in Iran. [7] Finally, kfgo.com cited Hegseth as saying that the war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far.