Iran & Jules Hurst III

Iran: Iran's missile and drone attacks have caused extensive damage to US bases, prompting the reassessment. Iran has reportedly sought reduced US presence in the Gulf.

Jules Hurst III: Pentagon comptroller who testified on war costs and reconstruction.

Iran: The Iran war led to the heavy use and depletion of key US weapons systems, creating a 'window of vulnerability' for the United States.

Jules Hurst III: Jules Hurst III, Acting Under Secretary of Defense and Comptroller, testified at a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on the Department of Defense budget request.

Iran: Iran is the target of US strikes and has blockaded the Strait of Hormuz, causing global economic disruption. Its infrastructure and economy are under severe strain.

Jules Hurst III: Pentagon CFO testified war cost $29 billion.

Jules Hurst III: Jules Hurst III, the Pentagon comptroller, provided an updated estimate of the Iran war's cost, which has climbed to nearly $29 billion due to equipment repair, replacement, and operational costs.

Jules Hurst III: Jules Hurst III, the Pentagon comptroller, provided an updated cost estimate for Operation Epic Fury to Congress.

Jules Hurst III: Jules Hurst III, the Pentagon finance chief, provided the updated cost estimate of the war with Iran to lawmakers, citing repair and replacement of equipment costs and broader operational expenses. He is responsible for the financial accounting of the conflict.