Trump admin estimates US war on Iran cost $11.3bn in first 6 days: Report

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 12, 2026 at 08:13 AM

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In March 2026, Trump administration officials informed Congress that the first six days of the US war on Iran cost approximately $11.3 billion. This figure, revealed during a closed-door briefing, prompted lawmakers to express concerns about the overall financial burden of the conflict. Congressional aides anticipate a request from the White House for additional war funding, potentially reaching $50 billion. While President Trump claimed the US "won" the war, the administration has not provided a public cost assessment or timeline. The conflict, which has spread across the Middle East, has resulted in approximately 2,000 deaths, primarily Iranians and Lebanese, and UNICEF reports that 1,100 children have been killed or wounded.

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