Published: Mar 15, 2026, 03:30 IST | Updated: Mar 15, 2026, 03:30 IST
The US-Iran war is proving costly for Washington, with the Pentagon telling lawmakers that the conflict has already caused over $11.3 billion in financial losses within the first week of fighting. The estimate mainly reflects the massive use of precision-guided munitions, missile defense systems, and large-scale air and naval operations launched by the United States and Israel against Iranian targets.