US EditionEarly Iran strikes cost $5.6 billion in munitions, Pentagon estimates
The Pentagon disclosed $5.6 billion spent on munitions in 48 hours of Iran strikes, raising concerns about rapid stockpile depletion and the need for more funding.
- On Tuesday, the Pentagon told U.S. Congress it used about $5.6 billion in munitions during the first 48 hours, The Washington Post reported.
- Amid broader US-Israel-Iran friction, the campaign began on February 28, with strikes targeting Tehran since early hours, the Pentagon said.
- US forces struck thousands of targets using diverse munitions, hitting more than 5,000 targets with over 2,000 munitions and spending nearly $4 billion on interceptors including Patriot and THAAD from South Korea.
- The White House plans to send a supplemental defence budget request this week potentially totaling $50 billion, and members of Congress say the estimate raises fresh readiness concerns.
- Stockpiles already stressed by commitments to Ukraine and Asia are straining, with analysts estimating $3.7 billion for replenishment and $350 million for repairs, amid rising daily costs.
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Sailors prepare to stage ordnance on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln in support of Operation Epic Fury in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 28, 2026. (Photo by U.S. Navy)WASHINGTON — Members of Congress have not formally authorized a war in Iran, though they may soon be expected to approve emergency funding for the endeavor without any projection from the Trump administration as to how long it may last or the full …
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