The Pentagon has stunned lawmakers with a closed-door briefing revealing that U.S. military operations against Iran cost more than $11.3 billion in just the first six days of the conflict.
Officials say the massive cost is being driven largely by the intense use of high-end precision-guided weapons during the initial waves of strikes. Early briefings indicated that about $5.6 billion worth of munitions were used in just the first two days, highlighting the extremely high “burn rate” of advanced weapons systems.
The estimate shared with Congress is considered the most comprehensive early assessment so far, but it still does not include several major expenses, such as the military buildup, troop deployments, and logistics that occurred before the first strikes.
Lawmakers expect the overall cost to rise significantly as the Pentagon continues calculating the full price of the operation.
The growing price tag is already fueling debate on Capitol Hill about military spending, weapons stockpiles, and how long the conflict could continue if operations remain at such an intense pace.
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Officials say the massive cost is being driven largely by the intense use of high-end precision-guided weapons during the initial waves of strikes. Early briefings indicated that about $5.6 billion worth of munitions were used in just the first two days, highlighting the extremely high “burn rate” of advanced weapons systems.
The estimate shared with Congress is considered the most comprehensive early assessment so far, but it still does not include several major expenses, such as the military buildup, troop deployments, and logistics that occurred before the first strikes.
Lawmakers expect the overall cost to rise significantly as the Pentagon continues calculating the full price of the operation.
The growing price tag is already fueling debate on Capitol Hill about military spending, weapons stockpiles, and how long the conflict could continue if operations remain at such an intense pace.
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The Pentagon has stunned lawmakers with a closed-door briefing revealing that U.S. military operations against Iran cost more than $11.3 billion in just the first six days of the conflict.
Officials say the massive cost is being driven largely by the intense use of high-end precision-guided weapons during the initial waves of strikes. Early briefings indicated that about $5.6 billion worth of munitions were used in just the first two days, highlighting the extremely high “burn rate” of advanced weapons systems.
The estimate shared with Congress is considered the most comprehensive early assessment so far, but it still does not include several major expenses, such as the military buildup, troop deployments, and logistics that occurred before the first strikes.
Lawmakers expect the overall cost to rise significantly as the Pentagon continues calculating the full price of the operation.
The growing price tag is already fueling debate on Capitol Hill about military spending, weapons stockpiles, and how long the conflict could continue if operations remain at such an intense pace.
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