Classified briefing says first two days of U.S. war on Iran cost $5.6 billion
Latest news on WhatsApp أجدد الأخبار على واتسابThe Trump administration told congressional committees in a classified briefing that munitions used in the first two days of the war on Iran cost about $5.6 billion, as concern grows in Congress over the risk of depleting U.S. military stockpiles if the conflict continues.
According to Reuters, the war began on February 28 in coordination with Israel, but the administration has not yet released a full public assessment of the campaign’s overall cost. Congressional aides expect the White House to seek additional war funding, with discussion centering on a package that could start at $50 billion if operations expand or continue.
The cost issue has also become part of a wider debate in Washington over military readiness and weapons inventories. Reuters said Trump met with executives from seven major defense contractors to discuss replenishment challenges and faster production.
At the same time, the financial pressure is running alongside a growing operational toll. Reuters reported that the number of wounded U.S. service members rose to about 150 since the war began before the Pentagon later confirmed around 140 injuries, most of them minor, with more than 100 personnel already returned to duty.
The administration has not yet published a full public estimate of the war’s overall cost, but the $5.6 billion spent in the first 48 hours highlights the scale of military spending at the start of the campaign.
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