Striking calculation from CNN: The cost of the Iran war for the US revealed
US-based CNN International has claimed that the Iran war will not be limited to current military expenditures alone, and that the total cost to the US economy, including long-term effects, could reach 1 trillion dollars.
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As efforts for a lasting ceasefire continue in the war that began with the US-Israel attacks on Iran on February 28, a striking assessment regarding the economic dimension of the conflict has come to the fore.
Jules Hurst, who serves in budget oversight at the US Department of Defense (Pentagon), announced in a statement yesterday that the cost of the Iran war so far has reached the 29 billion dollar level. Following this announcement, the US broadcaster CNN International published a new analysis regarding the long-term effects of the war.
CLAIM THAT THE COST COULD REACH 1 TRILLION DOLLARS
In the report, which CNN International based on expert opinions, it was suggested that the total cost of the Iran war to the US could rise to 1 trillion dollars in the long term.
The report stated that the calculations cover not only current operational expenses but also economic and military burdens that may arise in the coming years.
AMMUNITION AND MILITARY EQUIPMENT WILL BE REPLENISHED
According to experts, restocking the precision-guided munitions used during the war could take many years.
For example, it was stated that while the current cost of a single Tomahawk missile is approximately 2 million dollars, replacing it could cost approximately 3.5 million dollars.
It was noted that maintenance costs for aircraft carrier strike groups and other military equipment involved in the conflicts could create an additional burden of tens or even hundreds of billions of dollars over the next 4 to 5 years.
ADDITIONAL BURDEN FOR 55 THOUSAND SOLDIERS
The report also emphasized that social obligations for the approximately 55 thousand military personnel involved in the conflict process would create a significant cost on the US budget.
Experts stated that healthcare services, salary payments, and long-term support programs hold a significant place in the total cost calculation.
IMPACT ON ENERGY AND GASOLINE PRICES
The report, which also drew attention to the effects of the conflict on the global economy, conveyed that price increases in energy and consumer goods are also being felt within the US.
According to expert assessments, it is predicted that the price of gasoline per gallon in the country could rise to the 5 dollar level in the near future.