“The Trump administration won’t say and prefers the cost not be discussed.
The United States spent an estimated $28.7 billion in the first two weeks of the Iran war, or $2.1 billion a day on average. This is based on my analysis of officials’ statements, federal procurement and operations data, and reporting on military deployments and armament use. This estimate refers only to direct war costs — near-term expenses for military operations, munitions, and the like — and not indirect costs, which include broader and longer-term factors like economic impact and veterans’ care.
This might be a higher estimate than you’ve seen elsewhere. Those estimates are too low. This one could be too.”
