Pentagon inspector general leading oversight of Iran war The Pentagon, State Department, and USAID’s inspectors general are launching a mandated review of Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. military’s war against Iran. Led by Pentagon Inspector General Platte Moring, the review aims to ensure accountability and responsible stewardship of taxpayer funds. The operation involved extensive U.S. strikes on Iran, with Iranian retaliatory attacks causing American casualties and an estimated cost of $29 billion.

• The Pentagon, State Department, and USAID’s inspectors general will conduct a comprehensive review of Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. military’s war against Iran.
• Platte Moring, the Department of War Inspector General, has been appointed lead inspector general for the review.
• The review is mandated by the Inspector General Act for military operations exceeding 60 days.
• The U.S. military carried out over 13,000 strikes on Iran between February 28 and April 7.
• Iranian retaliatory attacks resulted in seven American service member deaths.
• The cost of the war is estimated at $29 billion, with potential future costs for base repairs to be determined.