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Pentagon Reports Over title: "국방부, '이란 전쟁' 초기 6일간 113억 달러 이상 소요 보고"1.3 Billion Spent in First Six Days of 'Iran War'
'Iran War' Initial Costs Exceed $11.3 Billion
The U.S. Department of Defense recently disclosed in a private briefing to Congress that over $11.3 billion in costs were incurred during the initial six days of the so-called 'Iran War.' This figure was revealed during the briefing on Capitol Hill, suggesting a significant financial burden for the conflict.
This cost estimate does not include expenses for military buildup or pre-emptive strike deployment. Consequently, U.S. lawmakers anticipate that the actual total war costs will increase significantly as calculations continue. This amount appears to reflect only the costs directly used for initial operational execution.
Congressional Concerns and Munitions Consumption
According to previous briefing materials, the United States reportedly expended approximately $5.6 billion worth of munitions within just the first two days of the 'Iran War.' This demonstrates the massive deployment of resources in a short period, indicating the intensity of the conflict.
Questions regarding the goals, scope, and duration of the Iran War continue to be raised in U.S. Congress. Alongside the escalating war costs, lawmakers are increasingly concerned about the clear direction of the conflict, and calls are growing for further clarification and a clear strategy from the Department of Defense in the future.
*Source: YouTube: WION (2026-03-11)*
