First week of war with Iran cost US $11.3 billion, sources say
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The Pentagon provided the estimate to Congress in a briefing earlier this week, according to a person familiar with the situation who was granted anonymity to discuss the private meeting.
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WASHINGTON, March 10 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration said it used $5.6 billion in munitions during the first two days of strikes against Iran in a report provided to U.S. congressional committees, a source familiar with the information said on Tuesday.
The Trump administration used $5.6 billion in munitions in two days during strikes against Iran. Congress seeks more information on the conflict's cost.
By Patricia ZengerleWASHINGTON, March 11 (Reuters) - Officials from President Donald Trump's administration estimated during a congressional briefing this week that the first six days of the war on Iran had cost the United States at least $11.
The Pentagon provided the estimate to Congress in a briefing earlier this week, according to a person familiar with the situation who was granted anonymity to discuss the private meeting.
The first week of the war in Iran has cost the United States over $11 billion, according to estimates provided by the Pentagon to Congress during a closed-door briefing on Tuesday.
Officials briefed the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. One senator said he believes cost is higher since the figure didn't include aspects like...
The war with Iran cost more than 11.3 billion in the first six day, the Pentagon reportedly told members of Congress in a closed door briefing this week.
It appeared to be the most comprehensive assessment Congress had received so far amid mounting questions about the objectives, scope, and time frame for the war.
Pentagon officials told lawmakers Tuesday in a closed-door briefing on Capitol Hill that they estimated the cost of the war against Iran had exceeded $11.3 billion in the first six days alone, according to three people familiar with the briefing.
The first week of the U.S.'s war with Iran cost around $11.3 billion, military officials told members of Congress in a briefing this week, according to sources familiar with the meeting.
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