U.S. spending on its operation against Iran has climbed to nearly $29 billion, Jules Hurst, acting head of the Pentagon’s financial office, told a House committee hearing.

According to Hurst, the estimate now stands closer to $29 billion. He said the figure includes updated calculations for replacing and repairing equipment, as well as the cost of deploying American troops to the region.

Axios previously reported, citing sources, that U. S. President Donald Trump is considering renewed strikes on Iran. Two American officials told the outlet that Trump is leaning toward military action aimed at increasing pressure on the Iranian authorities and pushing them toward concessions on the nuclear program.

Among the options under discussion is the return of a ship-escort operation in the Strait of Hormuz. Strikes are also being considered against some of the targets already identified by the U.S. military but not yet attacked. These targets account for 25% of the list.

The United States and Israel began striking sites inside Iran on February 28. More than 3,000 people were killed as a result. On April 8, Washington and Tehran announced a ceasefire.

Talks later took place in Islamabad, but produced no agreement. No renewed fighting was reported afterward. At the same time, the United States began a blockade of Iranian ports.