U.S. Spends $25 Billion on Iran Conflict, Highlighting Munitions Expenditure
The U.S. government has spent approximately $25 billion on the conflict with Iran, primarily on munitions. This expenditure was revealed during a legislative hearing before the House Armed Services Committee, where top Pentagon officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, discussed the costs associated with Operation Epic Fury. The U.S. military has heavily relied on sophisticated cruise missiles like the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) and Tomahawk missiles, consuming thousands of these precision-guided munitions in the early weeks of the conflict. The high consumption rates have led to a significant depletion of stockpiles, with the Pentagon shifting to cheaper Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs) to manage costs. 
