# Military expenditure (Current US$)
The indicator "Military expenditure (Current US$)" represents the **total financial resources** that a country allocates to its military forces during a specific period.
This expenditure includes costs associated with **defense ministries**, **peacekeeping operations**, and other government agencies engaged in defense-related activities.
It covers various components such as:
- **Personnel costs** (military and civilian, including pensions and social services)
- **Operations and maintenance**
- **Procurement of equipment**
- **Defense-related research and development**
The chart displays **Iran**'s military expenditure over a span of **twenty-three years, from 2000 to 2022**, with values expressed in **current U.S. dollars**.