Iran's own money to secure the JCPOA which verified uranium enrichment below 5% with iAEA inspectors on Iran's soil...i.e. no nuclear weapons.

BTW, here's an estimate of how much this latest military exercise could end up costing as a result of pulling out of that JCPOA...can you say "Unnecessarily Increased National Debt"

------------------
AI Overview

As of early March 2026, with the escalation of U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran, the cost to the U.S. is estimated to be in the hundreds of millions of dollars per day, with significant potential to rise as combat persists.

Here are the key financial figures as of March 1–2, 2026:

Daily Operational Costs: Reports indicate that maintaining the "armada" of US ships and aircraft in the region, along with active combat operations, is costing taxpayers tens of millions of dollars daily.

Initial Strike Costs: The first 24 hours of "Operation Epic Fury" (Feb/March 2026) were estimated to have cost roughly $779 million.

Pre-Strike Buildup: The, pre-strike deployment of naval and air assets was estimated at roughly $630 million.

Total Projected War Costs: Some projections suggest the direct budgetary costs of a sustained conflict could reach $40 billion to $95 billion.

Broader Economic Impact: Beyond direct military spending, economists estimate the conflict could cause a $50 billion to $210 billion drag on the US economy due to energy market disruptions.

Operational Context (2026):
The U.S. launched a large-scale attack on Iran on February 28, 2026, targeting leadership, missile sites, and naval capabilities.
Costs are driven by the use of high-end, precision munitions, air defense interceptors, and the operation of carrier strike groups.
The Pentagon is likely absorbing these costs within a high fiscal year 2026 budget, which has been reported as approaching a $1 trillion or higher total.
-----------------------