The U.S. Department of Defense has reported that military operations against Iran incurred costs of $11.3 billion within the first six days. This information was disclosed to U.S. lawmakers during a closed briefing on Capitol Hill, according to sources cited by The New York Times and AP.
This estimate does not include expenses related to the buildup of military equipment and personnel prior to the initial strikes, leading legislators to anticipate that the total figure will rise significantly. However, this amount is considered to be the most comprehensive estimate available to date.
Earlier reports from The New York Times and The Washington Post indicated that Pentagon officials informed Congress that $5.6 billion was spent on munitions in the first two days of the conflict.
The military operation, initiated by Israel and the U.S., began on February 28 when Israel targeted Tehran. Following the attack, President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces had launched a “major combat operation” against Iran aimed at eliminating perceived threats from the Iranian regime. He accused Iranian authorities of funding and training militant groups in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Palestine.
According to Trump, the operation’s objectives include dismantling Iran’s missile industry and naval capabilities, as well as preventing any destabilization efforts in the region.
In response, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have launched missiles and drones toward Israel and conducted attacks on U.S. military bases in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Amid these developments, French President Emmanuel Macron called for an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council. The European Union reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring regional security and stability in the Middle East.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the importance of giving Iranians a chance to rid themselves of a “terrorist regime” and to guarantee safety for all nations affected by attacks from Iran.
On March 1, the IRGC announced the commencement of what it termed the “most destructive offensive operation in the history of the Islamic Republic” against Israel and U.S. military bases. Trump responded by urging the Iranian regime to abandon these plans, warning of a “very strong response” if they did not.
On March 2, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the next phase of military operations against Iran would be even more devastating.
By March 6, Trump reiterated the need for a complete leadership change in Iran, mentioning he had several candidates in mind for a “good leader.”
The U.S. military's operations against Iran have already cost over $11 billion in just six days, with significant military actions and international responses unfolding. The situation remains tense as both sides prepare for further escalation.
Source: The New York Times