Iran War Spending Worth More Than Miles And Miles Of Border Wall
A top Department of War official stated that U.S. spending on the Iran war has reached approximately $25 billion, with most funds going toward munitions and equipment. This amount could fund over 1,000 miles of the proposed U.S.-Mexico border wall based on prior government cost estimates. The figures highlight a contrast with former President Donald Trump’s campaign promises to avoid new wars and complete the border wall.
- ▪Jules W. Hurst III, the assistant secretary and chief financial officer of the Department of War, reported $25 billion in U.S. spending on Operation Epic Fury in Iran.
- ▪The $25 billion spent on the Iran war could fund approximately 1,002 miles of border wall using the GAO's estimated cost of $24.9 million per mile.
- ▪U.S. Customs and Border Protection estimated $18 billion for 722 miles of border barriers, based on average per-mile costs not reflective of individual projects.
- ▪Since January 2025, about 25 miles of new border wall have been constructed, with the total Southwest border spanning roughly 1,954 miles.
- ▪The Department of War requested $1.5 trillion for fiscal 2027, a 44% increase from the fiscal 2026 enacted level.
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Defense Iran War Spending Worth More Than Miles And Miles Of Border Wall (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images) Francis Kapper Contributor April 30, 2026 4:37 PM ET April 30, 2026 4:37 PM ET Francis Kapper Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); A top Department of War official said that the Iran war has cost the U.S. about $25 billion during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Wednesday. Jules W.
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