Pentagon officials told lawmakers in a classified briefing that the U.S. military campaign against Iran has cost more than $11.3 billion in its first six days.
Early estimates indicate rapid spending, with the think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies estimating $3.7 billion spent in the first 100 hours of the campaign known as Operation Epic Fury.
Pentagon officials said about $5.6 billion worth of munitions were used in the first two days, reflecting the intensity of the initial strikes launched by the U.S. and Israel on Feb. 28.
Brad Cooper, commander of United States Central Command, said U.S. forces have hit more than 5,500 targets in Iran and struck or sunk over 60 Iranian naval vessels.
Lawmakers, including Chris Coons, warn the real cost is likely higher as Congress debates approving additional defense funding while seeking more details about the war’s strategy and duration.
Figures presented by the Department of War officials during a classified briefing to lawmakers on Capitol Hill have revealed that the cost of the United States’ military campaign against Iran has exceeded $11.3 billion in just the first six days of fighting.
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