First week of Iran war cost U.S. over $11 billion, military told lawmakers

The first week of the U.S. war with Iran has cost approximately $11.3 billion, according to military officials briefing Congress. This estimate excludes the costs of moving military assets into position before the conflict began on February 28. The war, which involved significant military buildup, has seen the U.S. strike over 5,000 targets, including Iranian ships and missile sites. The daily cost of the war is estimated to exceed $1.5 billion, with munitions replacement alone potentially surpassing $10 billion. The Center for Strategic and International Studies estimates the first 100 hours of the conflict cost $3.7 billion. The Pentagon has not released official cost figures, and the duration of the war remains uncertain. President Trump suggested it might last about a month, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicated it could be just beginning. A supplemental funding request to cover war costs is anticipated. QUESTION: How might the financial costs of the war with Iran impact domestic programs and priorities in the United States?