U.S. Think Tank: The U.S. spent approximately $3.7 billion four days before military action against Iran

K-LinePoet · 2026-04-10T12:47:48+00:00

In the initial four days of U.S. military action against Iran, the cost was approximately $3.7 billion, mainly due to intensive strikes and high weapon costs, including the use of 2,000 precision-guided munitions. At the same time, military deployment and equipment losses also increased the total cost.

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2026-04-10 12:47:48

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The Center for Strategic and International Studies, a U.S. think tank, estimates that the initial four days of U.S. military operations against Iran cost approximately $3.7 billion, averaging about $891 million per day. Analysis indicates that the high costs mainly stem from intensive initial strikes. U.S. forces used about 2,000 precision-guided munitions within days of the attack, including “Tomahawk” cruise missiles costing over $2 million each. Additionally, operational costs include military deployment and equipment losses. For example, U.S. forces deployed about 50k soldiers, 200 fighter jets, and more than a dozen naval vessels to the Middle East in a short period, including two aircraft carriers. Losses may also include the three F-15 fighters shot down in Kuwait due to “friendly fire.” Each fighter jet costs approximately $31 million. (CCTV News)

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