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U.S.-Iran Military Conflict

March 14 – March 17, 2026

The Bottom Line

The United States is currently in a military conflict with Iran that has killed 13 American soldiers and cost $11 billion in just one week. Gas prices have jumped to nearly $4 a gallon, costing drivers an extra $1.5 billion as the war spends $2 billion every day. While Democrats call the war an illegal abuse of power, the Republican-led Congress has not yet moved to stop the funding or the fighting.

Key Statements

RRep. Ilhan Omar

The first week of Trump's illegal war in Iran cost Americans over $11 billion. Each day costs nearly $2 billion more.

Provides specific financial costs of the conflict and the daily spending rate.

RRep. Jason Crow

Trump started a war with Iran. 13 of our brave servicemembers have been killed. The average price of gas is close to $4 a gallon.

Confirms the death toll and the impact on domestic fuel prices.

2 Articles

Opinion | A War With, Not for, Israel

The New York TimesCenter Left

Iran war cost tracker: How much has the US spent in the war?

NewsweekCenter

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