US intelligence officials predict that the Pentagon's military costs for the Iran conflict could exceed $100 billion. The estimate, based on tracking from May, suggests a significant financial burden for the Trump administration.
The exact cost remains uncertain due to ongoing decisions about replacing damaged aircraft and potential base closures in the region. While no official figures have been disclosed, some estimates indicate that as many as 25 drones were lost, each costing over $600 million.
Complicating matters further, maintaining US bases in the Middle East has incurred substantial damage from retaliatory Iranian attacks. The cost of repairs could be high, especially if bases are deemed too vulnerable for continued use.
The administration’s new AI initiative, 'Gold Eagle', aims to preemptively identify software vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by hackers. However, experts warn that China may soon release equally powerful models not subject to US regulations, posing new security challenges.
