US-Iran War First Week Costs $11.3 Billion

The opening week of the war between the United States and Iran has cost the United States over $11.3 billion, as reported by The New York Times Company, citing a United States===The Pentagon briefing to the United States===United States Congress. This figure excludes many costs related to the buildup, suggesting the final tally could be substantially higher. Defense officials also revealed that approximately $5.6 billion worth of munitions were expended in the first two days alone, indicating a rapid burn rate of resources. The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) estimated the first 100 hours of Operation Epic Fury cost $3.7 billion, with most of these expenses unbudgeted. The conflict has escalated with a series of strikes and counter-strikes, raising fears of a broader regional confrontation in the Middle East and highlighting the enormous economic cost of modern warfare, especially considering long-term expenses like veteran healthcare and equipment replacement.