US spent $12 billion on Iran war in first two weeks, Kevin Hassett says

Published March 15, 2026 10:31pm ET



National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett revealed that the U.S. government has spent $12 billion on the Iran war after just over two weeks of fighting.

“The latest number I was briefed on was 12,” Hassett told Face the Nation host Margaret Brennan when asked for a cost prediction.

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