US bleeding billions in Iran war, may divert weapons meant for Ukraine vs Russia to West Asia conflict: What that means
The US has spent at least $11.3 billion in its military campaign against Iran, with the cost expected to rise as the conflict continues. The campaign has involved large-scale strikes on Iranian military infrastructure and leadership targets, with the US military hitting over 5,500 targets in Iran.
The US military campaign against Iran has entered its 13th day, with the cost of the conflict already exceeding $11.3 billion. The estimate covers the initial phase of US operations, but does not include additional expenses such as troop deployment and aircraft. The US has hit over 5,500 targets in Iran, with artificial intelligence helping identify strike locations. The conflict has also affected neighboring countries, including Lebanon and Gulf nations. The US military has used high-value precision munitions and missile defense systems, but plans to shift to cheaper munitions as the campaign continues. The rising cost of the campaign has triggered political divisions in Washington, with some lawmakers pushing for increased investment in US munitions production.
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