U.S.-Iran War Cost Hits $37.5 Billion as Strikes Enter 13th Consecutive Night

Secretary of Defense Hegseth confirmed the U.S.-Iran war has cost $37.5 billion as of July 22, 2026 — more than triple the $11.3 billion spent in the first six days. CENTCOM completed its 13th straight night of strikes on July 23. A fragile April cease-fire collapsed; no diplomatic process is visible. Iran's Health Ministry reports at least 53 civilians killed since June 27.