Officials from President Donald Trump’s administration estimated during a congressional briefing this week that the first six days of the war on Iran cost the United States at least $11.3 billion. The figure was disclosed in a closed-door briefing for senators, according to a Reuters report citing a source familiar with the matter. Lawmakers are seeking more detailed information about both the financial and strategic outlook of the ongoing campaign.
The conflict, which began on February 28 with US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, has resulted in approximately 2,000 deaths, mostly among Iranians and Lebanese. The war has spread into Lebanon and contributed to global energy market disruptions and transport instability. Despite these costs, the administration has not publicly estimated the full duration or total cost of the conflict.
US officials told Congress that $5.6 billion worth of munitions were used in the first two days alone. Lawmakers have raised concerns about the rapid depletion of military stockpiles, especially as the defense industry was already struggling to meet demand before the conflict. Congressional approval is expected to be sought for additional funding as the war continues. Some officials suggest the upcoming funding request could reach $50 billion, though others believe this may be a conservative estimate.
During a trip to Kentucky, Trump commented that the US had already “won” the war but added that the country would “stay in the fight to finish the job.” He made these remarks after meetings with seven defense contractors as the Pentagon worked to replenish critical supplies.
Democratic lawmakers are demanding public testimony under oath from Trump administration officials regarding the president’s objectives and the anticipated duration of the conflict. Congress also seeks clarification on long-term plans for Iran once hostilities cease. With no comprehensive public assessment yet on the war’s total cost or expected timeline, both operational and fiscal aspects of the campaign continue to draw scrutiny and debate.
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