The administration of Donald Trump estimates that the first six days of the war against Iran cost the United States at least $11.3 billion, according to a source familiar with a recent congressional briefing.

The estimate was shared with lawmakers during a closed-door session for senators on Tuesday, as members of Congress continue pressing the administration for more details about the conflict.

The Asean Now Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with all the latest news Sign up here.

Officials stressed that the figure represents only an early estimate and does not reflect the full cost of the war so far.

The number was first reported by The New York Times.

Congressional aides said the White House is expected to request additional funding soon. Some officials have suggested the request could reach $50 billion, though others believe even that figure may underestimate the potential costs.

So far, the administration has not released a public estimate of the total expense or a clear timeline for how long the conflict might continue.

Speaking during a trip to Kentucky on Wednesday, Trump said the United States had already achieved major success in the war.

“We won,” he said, while adding that American forces would remain involved until the mission is fully completed.

The military campaign began on February 28 with coordinated airstrikes carried out by the United States and Israel against targets inside Iran.

Since then, the conflict has expanded into neighboring Lebanon and has significantly disrupted global energy markets and shipping routes.

The fighting has reportedly killed around 2,000 people, the majority of them in Iran and Lebanon.

During briefings to lawmakers, administration officials said $5.6 billion worth of munitions were used in the first two days of strikes alone.

Members of Congress have expressed concern that the rapid pace of operations could significantly drain U.S. military stockpiles.

These concerns come at a time when the American defense industry is already struggling to meet high global demand for weapons and equipment.

To address supply issues, Trump recently met with executives from seven major defense contractors as the U.S. Department of Defense works to replenish depleted stockpiles.

Meanwhile, Democratic lawmakers are demanding greater transparency from the administration.

Several have called for senior officials to testify publicly under oath about the strategy behind the war, including how long the conflict might last and what plans exist for Iran once fighting ends.

Join the discussion?

Already a member?

  Adapted by ASEAN Now · Source · 11.03 2026

View full article

Nonsense, the US is printing money as if there is no tomorrow. All those costs will be but on Iran's account by those who run the United States, the chosen people, as we know. Once the war is over, there will be (sheer) endless oil supply heading to the US in compensation of reparation payments for the (lost) war. So happened in Iraq, Libya and on all other oil fields which were attacked by the Americans.

Same with the Ukraine saga, those costs were billed (and promptly paid) to the European Union and NATO.

So, if you report anything, bring up the WHOLE picture and do not nice-paint the US as the semi-divine police force of planet Earth :-(

The 11 billion in 6 days war costs do not include the 11 military bases in middle-east destroyed or rendered inoperable and 5 US radar sites which cost $500 million each. The costs to re-build all these US assets will piled on the war costs that is if the middle-east countries will allowed themselves to host any US assets. I hope madman Trump has budgetted for this unnecessary war.

It’s an investment in the future

As an option to being microwaved, sounds cheap to me.

How much has Iran's sponsored terrorism cost the US, over how many years. How much has Iran's oppression of the country, unwillingness to change and strong desire to acquire a formidable Nuclear Arsenal Cost.

So we've spent 50 billion, 5 percent of the 1 trillion dollar budget for the year.

I hate War just as much as most. Unfortunately, sometimes War is actually warranted. When you are NOT oppressed and suffering it is easy to Say No to helping someone. Walk a mile in those shoes, actually think and live that life for Decades and your answer may be different.

If it is war, the US Constitution grant the sole power to formally declare war. If it is not war, the military actions will need justifications to launch an attack. So far, TRump struggles to explain and lied about the reasons. The US public which normally support US military excursions in the past are firmly against the attack on Iran. Their perception is that Israel lead US into this conflict and it is unnecessary. Many analysts say the attacks against Iran appear to breach UN Charter's prohibition on aggression. Bottom line, the war is high questionable and doesn't have any legitimate reasons and war costs were spent unnecessarily and will affact the economy and burden the people.

And, once again, the US is squandering vast amounts of money it doesn't have, going deeper into endless, bottomless debt, on yet another useless, unjustified war, while China is wisely spending its money at home. Didn't learn from Vietnam. Didn't learn from Afghanistan. Didn't learn from Iraq. Slow learner.

They needed to think harder about this moment when they decided to support ayatollahs 47 years ago and removing king (he was accused by humans right) of Iran by a revolution set up.

Given that the administration (by its own admission) had advance awareness of Israel’s planned strike on Iran some time ago, it’s striking that only now are Members of Congress voicing alarm about the pace of U.S. operations and the strain on American stockpiles.

The Pentagon’s own briefings indicate the U.S. has already burned through more than $11.3 billion in just the first six days of the conflict.

Washington knew this was coming, but the political system is only now grappling with the bill.

$50 billion would still be a win for the world if the worst terrorist actor in the world is brought to it's knees. Initially it was said 4-6 wks. I give it another 2-3 wks (now almost 2 wks. in) before Iran has zero capability of offensive actions against any country including it's Muslim and Arab neighbours. Eventually in the not too distant future they'll have no choice but to capitulate and seek terms of surrender.

p.s. Expecting lots of thumbs down and laughing emojis from the terrorist supporters and the Trump haters.

It’s another forever war.

The starting price is $11Billion, it will continue to rise.

While the impact on the US and world economy runs out of control.

The dead, insignificant to the war mongers.

This is really simple. Trump said himself this is a small price to pay. Get him to pay for it by himself.

And if you don't think like that THEN YOU ARE STUPID... or whatever his words were...

23 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

$50 billion would still be a win for the world if the worst terrorist actor in the world is brought to it's knees. Initially it was said 4-6 wks. I give it another 2-3 wks (now almost 2 wks. in) before Iran has zero capability of offensive actions against any country including it's Muslim and Arab neighbours. Eventually in the not too distant future they'll have no choice but to capitulate and seek terms of surrender.

p.s. Expecting lots of thumbs down and laughing emojis from the terrorist supporters and the Trump haters.

Hate to pop your bubble again. The emergence of terrorist groups in the middle east were linked to the direct or indirect consequences of US military interventions, occupations and foreign policies in the region. US actions often creat power vacuum, sectarian violence and anti-west sentiment which gave raise to terrorist groups. Terrorist groups associated with US aggression like ISIS, Al-Queda, Hezbollah and many others. US just don't learn from their mistake in the middle-east and the number of terrorist groups that spun out of US military and policy interventions.

5 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

Hate to pop your bubble again. The emergence of terrorist groups in the middle east were linked to the direct or indirect consequences of US military interventions, occupations and foreign policies in the region. US actions often creat power vacuum, sectarian violence and anti-west sentiment which gave raise to terrorist groups. Terrorist groups associated with US aggression like ISIS, Al-Queda, Hezbollah and many others. US just don't learn from their mistake in the middle-east and the number of terrorist groups that spun out of US military and policy interventions.

Hate to pop your bubble but the biggest terrorist actor in the Middle East is now being decimated and the Arab nations in the area will be very happy. As for new terrorist groups being formed out of this we'll have to wait and see but it's quite clear that they'll have a very big target on their backs. Trump doesn't mess around unlike his predecessors.

6 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Hate to pop your bubble but the biggest terrorist actor in the Middle East is now being decimated and the Arab nations in the area will be very happy. As for new terrorist groups being formed out of this we'll have to wait and see but it's quite clear that they'll have a very big target on their backs. Trump doesn't mess around unlike his predecessors.

Last I heard, Iran is still fighting and attacking. Don't seem to be decimated.

Obama and Biden were smarter to wave of Netanyahu's pressure to attack Iran. They knew the consequences and the possiblity of a wider conflict in the region and economic costs. Trump is so easy to be manupulated by Netanyahu and now has little room to wrigger out of his foolish act unless instructed by Netanyahu.

9 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

Last I heard, Iran is still fighting and attacking. Don't seem to be decimated.

Obama and Biden were smarter to wave of Netanyahu's pressure to attack Iran. They knew the consequences and the possiblity of a wider conflict in the region and economic costs. Trump is so easy to be manupulated by Netanyahu and now has little room to wrigger out of his foolish act unless instructed by Netanyahu.

It seems you don't understand the difference between "being decimated" and "decimated". One is ongoing the other completed.

2 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

It seems you don't understand the difference between "being decimated" and "decimated". One is ongoing the other completed.

Seems you don’t understand the difference either.

Trump is now claiming a need to destroy the Iranian nuclear program which he had previously declared ‘obliterated’.

The lies roll out and you step inline.

Gotta love it. The US/Israel are targeting Iranian banks (civilian infrastructure). Iran has said that turnabout is fair play. The result?
https://thehill.com/business/5779706-iran-qatar-financial-institutions/

• HSBC has closed all its branches in Qatar until further notice, as communicated to clients via text message, citing safety concerns for staff and customers.

• Citigroup and Standard Chartered have instructed employees in Dubai to work from home and evacuate offices in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and other locations, based on internal memos reviewed by Reuters.

• Additional firms, such as Goldman Sachs, have issued warnings for employees in the DIFC to exit offices, while consultancies like Deloitte and PwC have also evacuated or closed Dubai premises.

1 hour ago, Eric Loh said:

Hate to pop your bubble again. The emergence of terrorist groups in the middle east were linked to the direct or indirect consequences of US military interventions, occupations and foreign policies in the region. US actions often creat power vacuum, sectarian violence and anti-west sentiment which gave raise to terrorist groups. Terrorist groups associated with US aggression like ISIS, Al-Queda, Hezbollah and many others. US just don't learn from their mistake in the middle-east and the number of terrorist groups that spun out of US military and policy interventions.

Not exactly true. People joining these radical groups is actually caused by Lack of Jobs/Employment. Some are extremist, people who think they are doing the right thing, and Bought mercenaries whose job it is to cause Havoc.

What is Amazing is the lack of news, knowledge or understanding of how it is like to live and work in Iran. The Limitations and Lack of Freedom (Expression, Religion, outward spoken beliefs, ANY statements against the Government) who shock most people.

I can say this. There is Much more going on, much more support for Change in Iran than will be visible to the public and media. This support takes many forms. There is Much More at stake then Anyone is releasing to the Media and there is a point of No return when continuing to wait will have severe detrimental consequences to many big World Players

2 hours ago, dinsdale said:

$50 billion would still be a win for the world if the worst terrorist actor in the world is brought to it's knees. Initially it was said 4-6 wks. I give it another 2-3 wks (now almost 2 wks. in) before Iran has zero capability of offensive actions against any country including it's Muslim and Arab neighbours. Eventually in the not too distant future they'll have no choice but to capitulate and seek terms of surrender.

p.s. Expecting lots of thumbs down and laughing emojis from the terrorist supporters and the Trump haters.

I dont know where you get this rubbish from ?? the Majority of the world DON'T WANT THIS WAR are you a war monger like killing did you have pets when you were a kid

1 hour ago, Eric Loh said:

Hate to pop your bubble again. The emergence of terrorist groups in the middle east were linked to the direct or indirect consequences of US military interventions, occupations and foreign policies in the region. US actions often creat power vacuum, sectarian violence and anti-west sentiment which gave raise to terrorist groups. Terrorist groups associated with US aggression like ISIS, Al-Queda, Hezbollah and many others. US just don't learn from their mistake in the middle-east and the number of terrorist groups that spun out of US military and policy interventions.

Spot on. Cause & Effect.

5 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

I dont know where you get this rubbish from ?? the Majority of the world DON'T WANT THIS WAR are you a war monger like killing did you have pets when you were a kid

You're right no one wants this war but do you think the majority of the world wants Iran to become a nuclear armed state?

There might be only one way to put an end to President Donald Trump's war in Iran — something Supreme Court Justice John Roberts pointed out years earlier, according to a report Wednesday.

"As a Reagan administration lawyer, Roberts told his bosses in 1985, 'Our institutional vigilance with respect to the constitutional prerogatives of the presidency requires appropriate deference to the constitutional prerogatives of the other branches, and no area seems more clearly the province of Congress than the power of the purse,'" The Lever reported.

Congress could throttle Trump's power to continue the conflict.

"This contrast — between the weakness of Congress’s non-budgetary legislation and the supremacy of its spending power — explains why modern presidents’ ill-advised wars tend to only conclude when lawmakers threaten to use the latter," according to The Lever.

John Roberts's 1985 memo to his bosses may be the key to stopping Trump

4 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

You're right no one wants this war but do you think the majority of the world wants Iran to become a nuclear armed state?

If they had nukes then this would not have happened would it ?

as the bully only attacks 'weaker' entities

PS. Iran doesn't have nukes the 2 bullies do !

6 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

You're right no one wants this war but do you think the majority of the world wants Iran to become a nuclear armed state?

Wrong.

Netanyahu wants this war.

Ripping up Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran was Trump’s choice.

6 minutes ago, johng said:

If they had nukes then this would not have happened would it ?

as the bully only attacks 'weaker' entities

PS. Iran doesn't have nukes the 2 bullies do !

You think it's a good idea that theocratic Islamist terrorists that want death to all Americans and all Israelis and murder their own people en masse should have nukes do you?

16 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

You're right no one wants this war but do you think the majority of the world wants Iran to become a nuclear armed state?

Don't want North korea but they are !! how do you know for a fact that they are building a bomb ?? you Dont !! this is the same as WMD in iran and the yanks were wrong there also so dont start with your BS

19 minutes ago, bannork said:

There might be only one way to put an end to President Donald Trump's war in Iran — something Supreme Court Justice John Roberts pointed out years earlier, according to a report Wednesday.

"As a Reagan administration lawyer, Roberts told his bosses in 1985, 'Our institutional vigilance with respect to the constitutional prerogatives of the presidency requires appropriate deference to the constitutional prerogatives of the other branches, and no area seems more clearly the province of Congress than the power of the purse,'" The Lever reported.

Congress could throttle Trump's power to continue the conflict.

"This contrast — between the weakness of Congress’s non-budgetary legislation and the supremacy of its spending power — explains why modern presidents’ ill-advised wars tend to only conclude when lawmakers threaten to use the latter," according to The Lever.

John Roberts's 1985 memo to his bosses may be the key to stopping Trump

Sensible post hope it happens

22 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

You think it's a good idea that theocratic Islamist terrorists that want death to all Americans and all Israelis and murder their own people en masse should have nukes do you?

Only one nation has used nuclear weapons in war.

That nation is now engaged in an illegal war of aggression, its military told they are doing god’s work.

Let’s pretend Iran is the problem.