US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth disclosed new financial data related to the total cost of military operations led by the United States against Iran, confirming that it has exceeded $37.5 billion. During his testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Secretary indicated that these figures represent a jump of approximately eight billion dollars compared to previous estimates announced to the public.
This session is Hegseth's first public confrontation with lawmakers since US forces resumed combat operations earlier this month, where he appeared alongside the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Kin. The Secretary explained that the currently allocated budget covers all operational and logistical expenses expected until the end of the fiscal year on September 30th.
On the ground, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced an expansion of its military operations to include targets deep within Kuwaiti territory, confirming in an official statement the targeting of radars belonging to the US Army. According to the statement, the strikes focused on surveillance systems stationed on the strategic Bubiyan Island, in addition to radar facilities within Ali Al Salem Air Base.
For its part, the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army confirmed that air defense systems effectively dealt with missile and drone attacks described as hostile. Military sources explained that the country was subjected to two waves of intense bombardment within a period not exceeding 16 hours, which prompted authorities to urge residents to fully adhere to security and safety instructions.
In a related context, the Kuwaiti Council of Ministers strongly condemned the Iranian attacks, considering them a blatant violation of the state's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Official sources reported that the bombardment was not limited to military targets but also hit two power generation stations and vital oil facilities, resulting in fires and severe material damage to residential buildings and civilian facilities.
These rapid field developments come after the collapse of diplomatic understandings reached last June, which aimed to cease fighting and initiate comprehensive negotiations. US President Donald Trump officially announced on July 8th the termination of the ceasefire decision, holding Tehran responsible for the attacks that targeted oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
The region has been witnessing successive rounds of US airstrikes targeting military sites deep within Iran for days, while Tehran retaliates by targeting US bases in neighboring countries. Washington accuses Tehran of threatening international navigation in strategic waterways, while Iran insists on imposing its own regulatory mechanism for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
This unprecedented military escalation raises widespread international concerns about the potential disruption of global energy supplies and the cessation of oil and gas exports from the Gulf region. With each party adhering to its positions, expectations of continued direct confrontations are increasing, especially with Washington's insistence on securing freedom of navigation by military force, and Tehran's continuation of its retaliatory operations against the American presence in the region.
The US war on Iran has so far cost $37.5 billion, an increase of approximately eight billion dollars over previous estimates.
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Pentagon reveals war bill with Iran, and Revolutionary Guard targets bases in Kuwait