U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for an end to the war in Iran after saying a nonpartisan congressional scorekeeper estimated the conflict has cost taxpayers $38 billion.
The New York Democrat argued that the spending is coming as households face high prices for fuel, groceries and other necessities.
Gillibrand's statement did not identify the congressional office that produced the estimate, provide the report or explain which military and related expenses are included in the $38 billion total.
She described the conflict as a war of choice and criticized President Donald Trump's priorities, saying the administration should focus on reducing costs for American families.
The senator also asserted that the war is contributing to higher gas and grocery prices, but the release did not provide an economic analysis separating the conflict's effects from other factors affecting inflation and energy markets.
Gillibrand said she would continue working to end the fighting and seek accountability from the administration. Her statement did not identify a bill, resolution, funding vote or other specific next step in Congress.
The source included no response from the White House and no updated assessment of the conflict's military objectives, duration or projected future cost.
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