The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has notified Congress of its latest cost assessment for U.S. military operations against Iran, revealing total expenditures have reached 45.1 billion U.S. dollars as of September 3, according to U.S. media citing insider sources.
The breakdown shows the core wartime costs stand at 43.6 billion dollars, with an additional 1.5 billion dollars spent on supplementary fuel expenses.
The newly released figure has surpassed the 38-billion-U.S. dollar projection released by the U.S. Congressional Budget Office (CBO) for costs incurred up to August 1.
Nevertheless, the Defense Department's 45.1-billion-dollar estimate fails to fully capture the complete financial toll of the military conflict. Sources pointed out that the assessment excludes funds required for repairing damaged military bases and facilities. It also lacks detailed breakdowns of indirect military operation costs, a set of financial data that Congress has formally requested.
Iran war costs U.S. 45.1 bln USD: Pentagon
The 11-day 2026 Beijing Book Fair kicked off on Thursday at the Ditan Park, also known as the Temple of Earth.
Titled "The Temple of Earth and me," the book fair spans the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival holiday.
The exhibition area at Ditan Park totals over 20,000 square meters and features nine major themed zones.
At the fair, visitors can browse rare and vintage books, pick up titles, explore intangible cultural heritage experiences from across China, and discover authentic local crafts, and pause to exchange ideas.
"I came early on the first day and spent a long time at the stall for old books," said Ms Han, a visitor.
"Many ancient books and out-of-print books are showcased at the slightly-worn book stall, which attracts lots of people at the fair every year. We also reprint some out-of-print books especially for this fair," said Yu Liping, a staff member.
The venue has also set up a reading area where visitors can experience the joy of reading on the spot. In addition, initiatives such as book vouchers are introduced to benefit the visitors.
2026 Beijing Book Fair opens at Temple of Earth
