Jordan Daily - The first week of U.S. military strikes in Iran ordered by President Donald Trump has cost American taxpayers more than $6 billion, Pentagon sources told lawmakers, according to reports cited by U.S. media.
The operation began on Feb. 28 after more than a month of rising tensions between Iran and Israel. Costs could rise significantly if the conflict continues, with some estimates suggesting the total could approach $100 billion.
U.S. lawmakers were told the first two days alone required about $5.6 billion in munitions, while some officials privately estimate the campaign is costing roughly $2 billion per day, according to media reports.
The U.S. military has struck more than 5,000 targets in Iran during the first 10 days of operations, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said.
Weapons used in the campaign range from one-way drones costing about $35,000 to Tomahawk cruise missiles worth several million dollars each.
The Pentagon has also lost military assets, including three F-15 Strike Eagles and about 11 MQ-9 Reaper drones, with combined losses exceeding $600 million.
Roughly 50,000 U.S. troops are involved in the operation, with additional deployment costs expected to add to the overall bill.
