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Schedule I Condensed Financial Information of Parent - Debt Note (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Debt | 11,588 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations | 9,295 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations
Icahn Enterprises Holdings [Member] |  |
Debt | 11,588 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember | 9,289 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember
Parent Company [Member] |  |
Debt | 5,486 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 4,016 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Parent Company [Member] | Icahn Enterprises Holdings [Member] |  |
Affiliate ownership interest | 99.00%us-gaap_LimitedLiabilityCompanyLLCOrLimitedPartnershipLPMembersOrLimitedPartnersOwnershipInterest / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember |
Debt | 5,517 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 4,050 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
5.875% senior unsecured notes due 2022 - Icahn Enterprises/Icahn Enterprises Holdings | Senior unsecured notes [Member] |  |
Debt | 1,337 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2022NotesMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember | 0 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2022NotesMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember
5.875% senior unsecured notes due 2022 - Icahn Enterprises/Icahn Enterprises Holdings | Senior unsecured notes [Member] | Icahn Enterprises Holdings [Member] |  |
Debt | 1,337 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2022NotesMember / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember | 0 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2022NotesMember / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember
5.875% senior unsecured notes due 2022 - Icahn Enterprises/Icahn Enterprises Holdings | Senior unsecured notes [Member] | Parent Company [Member] |  |
Debt | 1,337 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2022NotesMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2022NotesMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
5.875% senior unsecured notes due 2022 - Icahn Enterprises/Icahn Enterprises Holdings | Senior unsecured notes [Member] | Parent Company [Member] | Icahn Enterprises Holdings [Member] |  |
Debt | 1,337 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2022NotesMember / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2022NotesMember / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
8% senior unsecured notes due 2018 - Icahn Enterprises/Icahn Enterprises Holdings | Senior unsecured notes [Member] |  |
Debt | 0 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2018NotesMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember | 2,473 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2018NotesMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember
8% senior unsecured notes due 2018 - Icahn Enterprises/Icahn Enterprises Holdings | Senior unsecured notes [Member] | Icahn Enterprises Holdings [Member] |  |
Debt | 0 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2018NotesMember / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember | 2,470 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2018NotesMember / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember
8% senior unsecured notes due 2018 - Icahn Enterprises/Icahn Enterprises Holdings | Senior unsecured notes [Member] | Parent Company [Member] |  |
Debt | 0 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2018NotesMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 2,473 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2018NotesMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
8% senior unsecured notes due 2018 - Icahn Enterprises/Icahn Enterprises Holdings | Senior unsecured notes [Member] | Parent Company [Member] | Icahn Enterprises Holdings [Member] |  |
Debt | 0 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2018NotesMember / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 2,468 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2018NotesMember / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
3.50% senior unsecured notes due 2017 - Icahn Enterprises/Icahn Enterprises Holdings | Senior unsecured notes [Member] |  |
Debt | 1,171 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2017NotesMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember | 0 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2017NotesMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember
3.50% senior unsecured notes due 2017 - Icahn Enterprises/Icahn Enterprises Holdings | Senior unsecured notes [Member] | Icahn Enterprises Holdings [Member] |  |
Debt | 1,171 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2017NotesMember / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember | 0 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2017NotesMember / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember
3.50% senior unsecured notes due 2017 - Icahn Enterprises/Icahn Enterprises Holdings | Senior unsecured notes [Member] | Parent Company [Member] |  |
Debt | 1,171 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2017NotesMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2017NotesMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
3.50% senior unsecured notes due 2017 - Icahn Enterprises/Icahn Enterprises Holdings | Senior unsecured notes [Member] | Parent Company [Member] | Icahn Enterprises Holdings [Member] |  |
Debt | 1,171 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2017NotesMember / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2017NotesMember / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
7.75% senior unsecured notes due 2016 - Icahn Enterprises/Icahn Enterprises Holdings | Senior unsecured notes [Member] |  |
Debt | 0 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2016NotesMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember | 1,050 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2016NotesMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember
7.75% senior unsecured notes due 2016 - Icahn Enterprises/Icahn Enterprises Holdings | Senior unsecured notes [Member] | Icahn Enterprises Holdings [Member] |  |
Debt | 0 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2016NotesMember / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember | 1,047 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2016NotesMember / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember
7.75% senior unsecured notes due 2016 - Icahn Enterprises/Icahn Enterprises Holdings | Senior unsecured notes [Member] | Parent Company [Member] |  |
Debt | 0 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2016NotesMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 1,050 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2016NotesMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
7.75% senior unsecured notes due 2016 - Icahn Enterprises/Icahn Enterprises Holdings | Senior unsecured notes [Member] | Parent Company [Member] | Icahn Enterprises Holdings [Member] |  |
Debt | 0 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2016NotesMember / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 1,048 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2016NotesMember / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
6% senior unsecured notes due 2020 - Icahn Enterprises/Icahn Enterprises Holdings | Senior unsecured notes [Member] |  |
Debt | 1,708 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2020NotesMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember | 493 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2020NotesMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember
6% senior unsecured notes due 2020 - Icahn Enterprises/Icahn Enterprises Holdings | Senior unsecured notes [Member] | Icahn Enterprises Holdings [Member] |  |
Debt | 1,708 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2020NotesMember / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember | 493 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2020NotesMember / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember
6% senior unsecured notes due 2020 - Icahn Enterprises/Icahn Enterprises Holdings | Senior unsecured notes [Member] | Parent Company [Member] |  |
Debt | 1,708 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2020NotesMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 493 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2020NotesMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
6% senior unsecured notes due 2020 - Icahn Enterprises/Icahn Enterprises Holdings | Senior unsecured notes [Member] | Parent Company [Member] | Icahn Enterprises Holdings [Member] |  |
Debt | 1,708 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2020NotesMember / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 493 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2020NotesMember / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
4.875% senior unsecured notes due 2019 - Icahn Enterprises/Icahn Enterprises Holdings | Senior unsecured notes [Member] |  |
Debt | 1,270 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2019NotesMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember | 0 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2019NotesMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember
4.875% senior unsecured notes due 2019 - Icahn Enterprises/Icahn Enterprises Holdings | Senior unsecured notes [Member] | Icahn Enterprises Holdings [Member] |  |
Debt | 1,270 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2019NotesMember / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember | 0 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2019NotesMember / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember
4.875% senior unsecured notes due 2019 - Icahn Enterprises/Icahn Enterprises Holdings | Senior unsecured notes [Member] | Parent Company [Member] |  |
Debt | 1,270 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2019NotesMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2019NotesMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
4.875% senior unsecured notes due 2019 - Icahn Enterprises/Icahn Enterprises Holdings | Senior unsecured notes [Member] | Parent Company [Member] | Icahn Enterprises Holdings [Member] |  |
Debt | 1,270 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2019NotesMember / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = iep_A2019NotesMember / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Mortgages payable [Member] | Mortgages [Member] | Parent Company [Member] | Icahn Enterprises Holdings [Member] |  |
Debt | 31 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = us-gaap_MortgagesMember / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_MortgagesMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 41 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = us-gaap_MortgagesMember / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_MortgagesMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Icahn Enterprises G.P. [Member] |  |
General partner ownership percentage in Icahn Enterprises | 1.00%us-gaap_LimitedLiabilityCompanyLLCOrLimitedPartnershipLPManagingMemberOrGeneralPartnerOwnershipInterest / iep_MembersOrPartnersAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesGPMember | 1.00%us-gaap_LimitedLiabilityCompanyLLCOrLimitedPartnershipLPManagingMemberOrGeneralPartnerOwnershipInterest / iep_MembersOrPartnersAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesGPMember
Aggregate general partner ownership interest of parent and operating subsidiary | 1.99%iep_LimitedLiabilityCompanyLlcOrLimitedPartnershipLpManagingMemberOrGeneralPartnerAggregateOwnershipInterestOfParentAndHoldingCompanySubsidiaries / iep_MembersOrPartnersAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesGPMember |
Icahn Enterprises G.P. [Member] | Parent Company [Member] |  |
General partner ownership percentage in Icahn Enterprises | 1.00%us-gaap_LimitedLiabilityCompanyLLCOrLimitedPartnershipLPManagingMemberOrGeneralPartnerOwnershipInterest / iep_MembersOrPartnersAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesGPMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember |
Aggregate general partner ownership interest of parent and operating subsidiary | 1.99%iep_LimitedLiabilityCompanyLlcOrLimitedPartnershipLpManagingMemberOrGeneralPartnerAggregateOwnershipInterestOfParentAndHoldingCompanySubsidiaries / iep_MembersOrPartnersAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesGPMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember |
Icahn Enterprises G.P. [Member] | Parent Company [Member] | Icahn Enterprises Holdings [Member] |  |
General partner ownership percentage in Icahn Enterprises | 1.00%us-gaap_LimitedLiabilityCompanyLLCOrLimitedPartnershipLPManagingMemberOrGeneralPartnerOwnershipInterest / dei_LegalEntityAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesHoldingsMember / iep_MembersOrPartnersAxis = iep_IcahnEnterprisesGPMember / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember |

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