Military leaders say Iran war costs could lead to cuts without quick supplemental

Published May 18, 2026 5:00am ET | Updated May 18, 2026 7:46am ET



Military leaders have warned that without a supplemental funding package to cover the costs of the Iran war, they may be forced to scale back on training exercises and other priorities.

The Department of War’s $1.5 trillion dollar fiscal 2027 budget request was formulated before the war began, which the department’s comptroller, Jules Hurst, said earlier this week has cost approximately $29 billion so far.

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