Jules Hurst III
Coverage of Jules Hurst III in the Nexus archive.
- US munitions depleted by Iran war will take years to restore, analysis finds
The U.S. will need at least three years to restore munitions depleted during its 38-day Iran bombing campaign, with key systems like Tomahawk and THAAD interceptors requiring until 2030-2031 to replenish. The conflict cost $29 billion, and while the White House claims sufficient stockpiles, analysts warn of a 'window of vulnerability' for potential conflicts, particularly in the Western Pacific.
- $50B more accurate Iran war cost estimate: Angus King
Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) claims the U.S. war with Iran has likely cost $50 billion, double the Pentagon's estimate. The senator cited discrepancies between official figures provided by the Pentagon's acting chief financial officer, Jules Hurst III, and independent assessments.
- Pentagon CFO: Iran war has cost $25 billion so far
The Pentagon's acting chief financial officer, Jules Hurst III, informed the House Armed Services Committee that the U.S. war against Iran has cost $25 billion so far, with most funds allocated to ammunition for Operation Epic Fury.