
The US-Israeli war against Iran has cost $29 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official says.
Jules Hurst, who performs comptroller duties, told US lawmakers that the total included up-to-date repair and replacement of equipment and operating costs.
The cost is a $4 billion increase from an estimate given late last month.
US Central Command says its naval blockade against Iranian ports has diverted 65 commercial ships and disabled four others.
Iranian authorities claim they control the Strait of Hormuz and are not allowing ships to pass without authorization from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Last week, US Central Command spokesman Tim Hawkins told Al Jazeera that the top priorities in the Strait of Hormuz are ensuring safe passage for commercial shipping and blocking Iran.