U.S. Military Campaign Against Iran May Cost $10 Billion, Concerns Rise Over Weapons Stockpiles

U.S. military operations against Iran have already consumed $5.6 billion in munitions within two days, with the administration expected to seek up to $10 billion from Congress for the campaign

Washington, D.C. | March 13, 2026: The United States has spent billions of dollars in the early phase of its military campaign against Iran, raising concerns among lawmakers about the rapid consumption of advanced weaponry.

According to three U.S. officials, the U.S. Department of Defense used approximately $5.6 billion worth of munitions during the first two days of strikes on Iranian targets. The scale of the expenditure has prompted questions on Capitol Hill about whether prolonged operations could affect the country’s military readiness.

Officials said the administration of Donald Trump is expected to submit a request to Congress for a supplemental defense budget to fund the ongoing operations. The proposal could seek as much as $10 billion to cover the cost of the campaign. However, several Democratic lawmakers are likely to oppose the move, arguing that it could pave the way for further military escalation in Iran.

Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the Department of Defense currently possesses the necessary resources to carry out missions directed by the President at any time and location.

Reports indicate that since the start of hostilities on February 28, U.S. forces have launched hundreds of precision-guided munitions, including Tomahawk cruise missiles and interceptor missiles, targeting more than 5,000 locations across Iran.

Officials also revealed that parts of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system are being moved from South Korea to the Middle East. Patriot missile systems from the Indo-Pacific region and other areas are also being redeployed to counter potential drone and ballistic missile threats.

Defence analysts say the Pentagon is gradually shifting from expensive long-range missiles to more affordable laser-guided bombs to reduce operational costs. According to Mark Cancian, this change could lower the cost of individual strikes from hundreds of thousands of dollars to less than $100,000.

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