India, Oct. 28 -- The United States has spent at least $47.1 billion on its war with Iran, according to a new military estimate shared with lawmakers, as President Donald Trump considers whether to authorise another major offensive against Tehran.

The estimate from US Central Command (CENTCOM), which covers American military operations in the region, marks a significant increase from the $37.5 billion cost cited by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth in July. The latest figure covers spending through mid-October and does not include the full cost of repairing US military bases damaged during Iranian attacks.

The rising bill comes as US forces prepare for the possibility of renewed strikes. CNN, citing two US officials, reported that the mili...