Pentagon tells lawmakers Iran war costs top $11.3bn – but true price unknown
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Pentagon officials informed lawmakers in a closed-door briefing on Tuesday that the war against Iran has cost over $11.3 billion in its first six days. This figure, while the most detailed cost assessment provided to Congress so far, primarily covers munitions expenditures. The true cost of the conflict's initial days is likely higher, excluding expenses like troop deployment, medical care, and aircraft replacement. The US initially spent approximately $2 billion daily on munitions, a figure that has since decreased. The rapid use of sophisticated weapons may necessitate a supplementary defense spending package to replenish stockpiles, though the Trump administration has not yet committed to this. The briefing occurred as Trump's decision to initiate military action against Iran faces increasing scrutiny on Capitol Hill.
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