US EditionEarly Iran strikes cost $5.6 billion in munitions, Pentagon estimates
The Pentagon revealed munitions worth $5.6 billion were used in the first 48 hours of strikes on Iran, raising concerns about rapid depletion of advanced U.S. weaponry.
- On Monday, Pentagon officials told Congress the department expended USD 5.6 billion on munitions during the first 48 hours of operations against Iran, The Washington Post reported.
- A New York Times report found almost $4 billion went to interceptors used to shoot down missiles, while parts of a THAAD missile-defence system moved from South Korea strain US stockpiles.
- The estimate presented on Monday has prompted debate in Congress about US military readiness, while the White House is expected to seek a supplemental defence budget this week reaching tens of billions.
- US officials expect the campaign to last around four to six weeks, with forces pivoting to more plentiful laser-guided bombs and analysts warning of wider energy and market disruption.
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US Expended USD 5.6 Billion in Munitions During First 48 Hours of Iran Assault: Report
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The Pentagon spent USD 5.6 billion on munitions in just two days against Iran, sparking fears over a "scarce supply" of advanced weapons. As the military shifts to cheaper bombs, assets are being rerouted from the Indo-Pacific, raising concerns about US "readiness" for other global threats. World News | US Expended USD 5.6 Billion in Munitions During First 48 Hours of Iran Assault: Report.
Early Iran Strikes Cost $5.6 Billion in Munitions
“The Pentagon burned through $5.6 billion worth of munitions during the first two days of its military assault on Iran, a figure that underscores the deepening alarm among some on Capitol Hill over the speed at which U.S. forces have eaten into the scarce supply of America’s most advanced weapon
US spent almost $6 billion in first week of war on Iran
The United States spent approximately $6 billion in the first week of its joint attacks on Iran with Israel, Pentagon officials have told Congress, with Republicans expecting the Trump administration to ask for more. The New York Times revealed that almost $4 billion was spent on munitions, mainly interceptors, to shoot down Iranian missiles. Senior officials said more funds would be needed to sustain operations and replenish depleted stockpiles…
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