We're into our third week of the undeclared war of choice with Iran and the "meter" is running at a staggering clip. It's estimated that just in the war's first six days we have burned through $12.7 billion, as estimated by the Center for Strategic and International Studies(CSIS). From The Guardian:
"A week after American and Israeli forces began their assault on Iran, and its repressive leadership, Pentagon officials told lawmakers in a closed-door briefing that the cost of the war had already exceeded $11.3bn in its first six days.
But that figure is only part of the story: sources familiar with the content of the briefing told the Guardian the estimate appeared largely limited to munitions expenditures and not the full cost of the opening days of the conflict, which could include forces deployed to the region, medical expenses, and the replacement of military aircraft lost in combat.
By day six, CSIS put the cumulative cost at $12.7bn. Today, it is likely to have exceeded $18bn – and the meter is still running." (our emphasis)
The CSIS estimate breaks down the figure as $5.5 billion for strike / offensive munitions, $5.7 billion for air defense munitions, $1.4 billion for infrastructure and combat losses, and $27 million for operations and support. (It's worth noting that Israel has been heavily bombing Iran for the same period, and will likely come to us for a replenishment of munitions, further straining production on these weapons). In yesterday's Bezos Bugle (paywall), it was reported that the Pentagon would be asking for $200 billion to support the Malignant Fascist's war in Iran, setting up a major fight as the MF's regime has cut billions in funding for hundreds of programs for healthcare, veterans, education and more.
(photo: Cadet Bone Spurs, military genius)
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