What’s Iran war really costing Washington?

Donald Trump promises no new attacks on Iran before November’s midterm elections, while keeping the blockade in place. But Washington’s claims of victory face mounting questions over American losses.

A congressional report lists 81 U.S. aircraft lost or damaged during operations against Iran. Equipment replacement estimates reach $3.3 billion, while the cost of repairing damaged U.S. bases remains uncalculated because the Pentagon has not supplied the necessary information.

Caleb Maupin examines the losses, gaps in congressional oversight and Senator Chris Murphy’s accusation that Washington is concealing the war’s consequences. The Pentagon says restrictions on regional travel prevented Murphy’s base visit.