The Pentagon increased its cost estimate for the Iran War to $29 billion, up $4 billion from two weeks prior, citing equipment repairs and operational expenses according to Defense Comptroller Jay Hurst. This official figure represents only direct military spending — independent estimates suggest total costs including energy price increases and indirect impacts exceed $70-200 billion depending on methodology. The gap between Pentagon estimates and broader cost analyses reflects whether you're counting just military operations or the full economic impact on American households.