President Trump’s administration has estimated that the initial six days of the war on Iran cost the United States at least $11.3 billion. That number is insane, especially when you consider that just last year, the administration championed significant federal cost-cutting through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Per Reuters, that $11.3 billion figure doesn’t even cover the total cost of the war, but it’s what lawmakers received when they pushed for more information about the conflict. The White House is likely to ask Congress for more funding soon, with some officials anticipating a minimum request of $50 billion.
