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Vought: Iran conflict has cost 'about $30 billion' after OMB sought $67.1B

OMB Director Russell Vought told Congress the Iran conflict has cost "about $30 billion," a day after his agency asked lawmakers for $67.1 billion to cover the same costs.

Published Jul 2, 2026, 4:16 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought told Congress the Iran conflict has cost "about $30 billion." His agency had asked lawmakers six days earlier for $67.1 billion to cover costs related to the conflict.