US Pentagon estimates first week of Iran war costs over $11 billion

March 12, 2026 • Google News World

US Pentagon Estimates Cost of First Week of Iran War at Over $11 Billion

The US Department of Defense has reported that the cost of the first week of the conflict with Iran is estimated to be over $11 billion. According to a source, this estimate includes costs associated with munitions and other military expenses.

In a statement to Congress, the Pentagon confirmed that the initial six-day period saw significant expenditures. The exact breakdown of these costs has not been disclosed.

Separately, US senators have also received estimates suggesting that the total cost for the first week of the conflict is around $11.3 billion.

Additionally, an estimate by Reuters suggests that the Trump administration believes the war with Iran will cost over $11 billion in six days.

These figures are based on reports from various news sources and should be used as a general guideline only.

No further information is available at this time.

Source: Google News World